SoonerCare payment rate increase approved

Posted on: 8/23/19


At their Aug. 21 board meeting, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) approved a five percent payment rate increase for acute hospitals, physicians, and many other types of providers. The increase will apply to SoonerCare (Medicaid) services provided on or after Oct. 1, 2019.

The rate increase was directed by the Oklahoma Legislature. The increase was made possible by revenue measures enacted last year, along with a formula-driven increase in the federal Medicaid matching rate for Oklahoma.

Payment rates for freestanding psychiatric hospitals and psychiatric residential treatment centers were not included in this increase. Those rates are set by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services rather than OHCA. Nursing home payment rates are being increased separately, and were also excluded from this action. (Rick Snyder)

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.