OHA applauds OHCA rate restoration proposal

Posted on: 12/19/18


The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) board met last week to review the budget request all state agencies are required to submit as the governor-elect and Legislature prepare to grapple with state appropriations for fiscal year 2020, beginning July 1, 2019. Hospital Medicaid rates have suffered a 14 percent cut since 2010. For FY 2019, the OHCA authorized a 3 percent provider rate increase for hospitals and physicians. The 3 percent increase in rates is just the beginning of digging out from a decade of cuts. 

Medicaid “rate restoration” is a high priority for the OHA and our advocacy efforts will focus on educating elected officials about the importance of the “rate restoration” proposal. For more information, see a Dec. 13 Journal Record article. (Lynne White)

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.