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Latest poverty, health insurance data show that Oklahoma still has …

WebNew data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey released Sept. 15 show that Oklahoma’s poverty rate (15.6 percent) was the nation’s 8th highest, …

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New law seeks to improve health education in schools (Capitol …

WebSB 89 aims to start Oklahoma’s lengthy climb toward better health by amending the subject matter standards for instruction of students in Oklahoma’s public …

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In The Know: New report shows state's health inequities Gov.

WebOklahoma has significant health inequities, but Medicaid expansion could pave way for improvement; Gov. Kevin Stitt signs congressional, legislative redistricting …

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Health and Social Services Agencies and Services

WebThe Oklahoma Health Care Authority is the second largest state agency as measured by appropriations,at $1.0 billion in FY 2021. With the addition of federal and revolving funds, …

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Oklahoma has a health care problem. Some lawmakers are …

WebOklahoma has the second-highest uninsured rate in the country, with nearly 1 in every 7 Oklahomans uninsured. This is a big problem – and some legislators are …

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To improve Oklahoma's health, we must reduce inequality (Guest …

WebCandace Smith is an OK Policy Research Fellow and a 4th year Ph.D. student in the Department of Sociology at the University of Oklahoma’s (OU) Norman …

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Substance use disorders are a public health crisis in Oklahoma

WebOklahoma has a substance abuse problem. Drug overdose deaths have been on the rise over the last decade and now nearly 1,000 Oklahomans die each year …

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Thanks to Oklahoma voters, the state is already reaping the …

WebWhen voters approved State Question 802 in June 2020, they knew the benefits that Medicaid expansion would bring to Oklahoma. They understood that it …

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Medicaid Expansion in Oklahoma: Year One

WebSince going into effect on July 1, 2021, Medicaid expansion has brought comprehensive and affordable health insurance to more than 280,000 Oklahomans, …

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KIDS COUNT 2021: Oklahoma remains in bottom 10 for child well …

WebOklahoma children remain in the nation’s bottom 10 when it comes to major health and well-being indicators, according to the 2021 edition of the KIDS …

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New federal legislation will improve health care access and …

WebIn late December 2022, Congress passed an omnibus appropriations bill that includes several health provisions that will have meaningful impacts for Oklahomans. …

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Managed care isn't a silver bullet: Improving Oklahoma's health

WebOklahoma’s health rankings have long been in the bottom half when compared to other states, and we’ve stagnated in the bottom 10 for at least the last two …

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Medicaid expansion is a vital piece of reentry for Oklahomans …

WebOklahoma prisons are constitutionally required to provide medical services to the more than 21,000 people in their custody. As those individuals are released back to …

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Chelsea Fiedler, Author at Oklahoma Policy Institute

WebOklahoma Policy Institute 907 S Detroit Ave, Suite 1005, Tulsa, OK 74120-4265 (918) 794-3944 // [email protected]

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Fact sheet: Hunger in Oklahoma

WebAbout 654,640 Oklahomans are food-insecure. This 2013 statistic means that a large number of Oklahomans don’t have consistent access to enough food for an …

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Health Savings Account

WebA health savings account, or HSA, is a type of savings account that lets enrollees set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses, …

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State experiencing churn in agency directors (Capitol Update)

WebWith the change giving the governor the hiring and firing of agency directors, the state will continue to see more turnover in agency leadership. Political appointees will …

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Managed care will be bad for patients and providers

WebManaged care will hurt providers. Health care experts, the providers themselves, have spoken out against managed care. In public comments, providers and …

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2022 KIDS COUNT Report Shows Oklahoma Ranks 40th for Child …

WebData from 2020 show nearly 1 in 8 Oklahoma children reported anxiety or depression, according to new Annie E. Casey Foundation report 2022 KIDS COUNT …

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