U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn visits with Oklahoma hospitals

Posted on: 10/11/19


From left to right at the meeting with Rep. Kendra Horn are: Trent Ratterree, Rep. Horn’s staff; Jon Hayes, president, Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center; Rick Snyder, OHA VP of finance and information services; Kevin Rinks, VP of operations, Mercy; Rep. Kendra Horn; Chuck Spicer, president and CEO, OU Medicine; Lynn Pinaroc, VP of finance, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City; Kelly Brewer, president, Lakeside Women’s Hospital; Patti Davis, OHA president; and Sandra Harrison, OHA VP of legal and regulatory affairs.
U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn visited with Oklahoma hospital CEOs in a meeting Oct. 7 hosted by OU Medicine. Attending were representatives from OU Medicine, Mercy, and INTEGRIS Lakeside Women’s Hospital.

The focus of the conversation was integrating mental health services into medical services in the hospital. The Medicaid Institutions for Mental Diseases (IMD) exclusion prohibits the use of federal Medicaid financing for care provided to most patients in mental health and substance use disorder residential treatment facilities larger than 16 beds. Attendees urged Horn to consider legislation repealing the IMD Exclusion to increase access to beds for mental health and substance abuse.

Participants also had a robust discussion around preserving Medicare and Medicaid rates for providers. Horn believes that HR 3 – Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019 may move forward in 2019 with passage to the Senate. HR 3 will establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes. (Sandra Harrison)

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.