By:
Dave Hamby
June 13, 2021 // Updated: June 12, 2021
Session proved a mixed bag for health issues; Working families got a little of the help they needed this session; What comes next after Supreme Court strikes down managed care plan? (Capitol Update); Policy Matters: Expansion enrollment numbers encouraging
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By:
Paul Shinn
June 11, 2021 // Updated: June 11, 2021
Families are the backbone of our society and economy, but too many Oklahoma families cannot keep up. Many Oklahoma jobs pay less than a quarter of what it takes to support a family.
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By:
Dave Hamby
June 10, 2021 // Updated: October 25, 2021
The Oklahoma Policy Institute has announced the addition of three new members for its board of directors.
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With Medicaid expansion finally funded, the state now has a number of common sense options to maximize federal Medicaid spending and further ensure access to high-quality, affordable health care for all.
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled last week that the actions of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) implementing a capitated managed care plan — at the direction of Gov. Stitt — violated state law and was therefore void. The Court…
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By:
Dave Hamby
June 6, 2021 // Updated: June 5, 2021
Improving the health and well-being of Oklahoma's youth; Tulsa Race Massacre policy notes and numbers; Good ideas get stronger with debate
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This was a remarkably good year for legislation on behalf of children and youth, whether they are in the child welfare system, the juvenile justice system or at home and school. Below is a brief synopsis of several forward-looking bills…
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By:
Dave Hamby
May 30, 2021 // Updated: May 30, 2021
Highlights of the FY 2022 budget; Moving toward healing, reconciliation, justice; Improving Oklahoma’s health outcomes requires multi-faceted investments; Connecting to Health Care: The Ins and Outs of Enrolling for Medicaid Expansion
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By:
Emma Morris
May 27, 2021 // Updated: August 11, 2021
The FY 2022 budget reverses service cuts but remains at among lowest level in decades. The budget reflects a dramatic, if short-term, turnaround from last year.
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We must look at the factors that actually impact health and increase our investment in the mental, physical, and economic well-being of all Oklahomans.
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