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Oklahoma Oil Pollution Investigation Questions State Enforcement

Oklahoma Oil Pollution Investigation Raises Questions About State Enforcement of Wastewater Violations. A new Oklahoma oil pollution investigation has raised questions about how state regulators responded to years of reported wastewater problems involving Citation Oil & Gas in southern Oklahoma. Published October 27 by ProPublica and The Frontier, the investigation found the company was named in more than 1,000 state incident reports and other alleged rule violations over the past decade. Despite repeated complaints and recommendations from regulatory staff, the journalists found no record of a completed state enforcement case or fine against the company.

Oklahoma · 8d
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Medline hospital beds recalled over fire and entrapment risks in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA - Medline Industries has issued a voluntary recall involving its branded hospital beds and associated accessories due to potential fire and patient entrapment risks. The recall includes homecare beds, bariatric beds, long-term care beds, electrical controls, replacement parts and accessories, including side rails. Oklahoma ABLE Tech, a program that...

Oklahoma · 8d
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Oklahoma expects to open LIHEAP winter heating assistance on December 15, and the state says aid lasts only until the money runs out

Oklahoma expects to open its winter heating assistance on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, and says each program stays open only until its funds are expended. Oklahoma Human Services calls the date anticipated and warns that several factors could delay it. For households watching a winter utility bill, processing alone can take up to 60 days, […] The post Oklahoma expects to open LIHEAP winter heating assistance on December 15, and the state says aid lasts only until the money runs out appeared first on The Money Overview .

Oklahoma · 10d

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Oklahoma City health fair removes hepatitis C testing barriers for people experiencing homelessness

People experiencing homelessness are at increased risk for infectious and non-infectious diseases, including hepatitis C.

Oklahoma City, OK · 10d

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Oklahoma reports one of the nation's lowest Medicaid payment error rates

The state Medicaid agency said in a press release that it is working to maintain this number with new fraud-prevention tools.

Oklahoma · 10d

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Oklahoma reports one of the nation's lowest Medicaid payment error rates

The state Medicaid agency said in a press release that it is working to maintain this number with new fraud-prevention tools.

Oklahoma · 10d

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Oklahoma reports one of the nation’s lowest Medicaid payment error rates

Oklahoma’s Medicaid payment error rate is one of the lowest in the nation, according to new data published by the Health Care Authority. The state Medicaid agency said in a press release that it is working to maintain this number with new fraud-prevention tools. The Payment Error Rate Measurement...

Oklahoma · 11d

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Oklahoma is mailing yellow letters to SoonerCare adults aged 19 to 64 about an 80-hour monthly work rule that starts January 1

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has started mailing yellow letters to SoonerCare members about a new federal work rule that begins January 1, 2027. The rule applies to adults ages 19 to 64 who are not otherwise exempt. They must complete 80 hours a month of qualifying activity or show a minimum monthly income. The... The post Oklahoma is mailing yellow letters to SoonerCare adults aged 19 to 64 about an 80-hour monthly work rule that starts January 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Oklahoma · 16d

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Oklahoma's Largest Nonprofit Hospital Network Agrees to Join Kaiser's Risant Health

Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has signed an agreement to join Kaiser Permanente's national expansion effort. INTEGRIS Health has entered into an agreement with Risant Health, the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit subsidiary of Kaiser Permanente, to become part of its value-based care network, joining a growing roster of regional hospital systems.

Oklahoma · 15d

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Mako Shoulder Technology arrives in OKC at Community Hospital

A new surgical technology, aimed at improving shoulder care, is being introduced in the Oklahoma City metro. Dr. Garrett Steinmetz, Dr. Eric Johnson, and Dr. Wade Schwerdtfeger with Community Hospital in Oklahoma City discussed the new Mako Shoulder Technology today live on Living Oklahoma. Community Hospital has two locations in...

Oklahoma City, OK · 13d

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20 Oklahoma Nursing Homes among America’s Best ranked in 2027

This week Newsweek and Statista’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027 rankings were released, highlighting twenty nursing homes across Oklahoma.

Oklahoma · 17d

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INTEGRIS Health set to join Kaiser Permanente Division

OKLAHOMA CITY - INTEGRIS Health’s agreement to become part of Risant Health would bring new investment and tools for patient care, while giving the national nonprofit approval authority over major plans and budgets, CEO Timothy Pehrson told News 9. In a sit-down interview Wednesday, Pehrson described what would change...

Oklahoma · 15d

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Oklahoma health care agency boasts low payment error rate

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s Medicaid payment error rate is well below the national average, according to the agency that administers the program.  Oklahoma’s “improper payment rate” for Medicaid, also known as SoonerCare, was 0.15% in 2025 compared to the national average of 6.12%, according to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.  The state’s Children’s Health Insurance […]

Oklahoma · 17d

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AARP Oklahoma Hosts Medicare and Social Security Town Hall Oct. 22

AARP Oklahoma invites Oklahomans to join a free, interactive Medicare and Social Security telephone town hall on October 22 at 10 a.m. to learn about important updates that could affect their benefits, health coverage and finances in 2027. The town hall comes as Social Security beneficiaries prepare for a 3.6%...

Oklahoma · 18d

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Our State Government Should Focus More On Serving Oklahomans

The 2025 buy back by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections of its Lawton facility for 312 million dollars should be a cautionary tale for Oklahoma lawmakers. There are times when a solid and transparent partnership with private companies makes sense. Those would most likely include non-essential or competitive commercial services where competition serves to keep quality high and prices low.

Oklahoma · 21d

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Medicare Open Enrollment is underway; OID encourages residents to secure coverage

OKLAHOMA CITY – Medicare Open Enrollment is open until Dec. 7. The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is urging you to review your coverage options for health and drug insurance. “Now is the time to take a good look at your coverage and make...

Oklahoma · 20d

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Muscogee Nation opens enrollment for first tribally owned Medicare Advantage plan

Muscogee Nation opened enrollment Thursday for Native Advantage, the first tribally owned Medicare Advantage plan in the U.S.

Oklahoma · 21d

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Muscogee Nation launches first tribally owned Medicare Advantage plan

OKMULGEE, Okla. - The Muscogee Nation announced the launch of its own Medicare Advantage plan on Oct. 15. The new plan, called Native Advantage, is open to tribal and non-tribal residents. Tribal leaders said the plan provides Medicare-eligible individuals with additional options for coverage. That includes an expanded network of...

Okmulgee, OK · 21d

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Contact the Medicare Assistance Program

If you or a loved one needs help understanding Medicare coverage options or how to enroll, you can contact the Medicare Assistance Program (MAP).

Oklahoma City, OK · 22d

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Oklahoma doctor says RSV prevention is the best weapon against virus

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — RSV season starts in October and ends around February or March. The most at risk of getting the virus are our babies. “Anytime I think of RSV, I think of ‘wet.’ Lungs are wet. Our noses are wet, especially in small babies,” said Dr. Colleen Parrish, a pediatrician.

Oklahoma · 21d