Hospital leadership says the new status allows the facility to “better align our resources with the healthcare needs of the community.” Nowata residents are grappling with how to move forward without…

For decades, community-based organizations have been on the front lines of providing HIV prevention, receiving funding directly from the federal government. Now, the Trump administration is changing c...

Ascension St. John is seeking federal approval to turn its Nowata hospital into a rural emergency facility, which would mean ending acute inpatient and swing-bed services

The Texas-based nonprofit Human Coalition lobbies for anti-abortion programs and gets millions of dollars in funding from other states.

Congress established the rural emergency hospital designation to provide financial stability to facilities amid growing concerns over closures. The goal is to maintain access to outpatient and…

Nearly six years ago, Oklahoma voters approved a state question to expand eligibility for Medicaid, also known as SoonerCare, to low-income adults. Now, state lawmakers want them to reconsider.

Republican leadership said they want to avoid "ballot fatigue" by having voters consider these measures in August instead of the November general election.

Oklahoma senators passed two measures Tuesday that could pave the way for changes to voter-approved Medicaid expansion, but blocked efforts to put those changes on an August ballot.

Nearly 2,000 Oklahomans die from stroke-related complications annually. That burden is felt more in rural communities, where access to specialized care is limited.

The report was prepared by economist Dr. Russell Evans for Care Providers Oklahoma, which represents a portion of the state’s nearly 300 nursing homes.

These centers, which are sometimes called pregnancy resource centers, are private nonprofits that promote childbirth and alternatives to abortion.

Consumers are now navigating the consequences of this expiration with limited choices.

The Oklahoma Insurance Department announced its plans to transition to a state-based Marketplace for Affordable Care Act coverage for 2028 open enrollment.

The Oklahoma Legislature is back in session for 2026, with thousands of bills up for consideration. StateImpact Oklahoma focuses on health, education, science and the environment. Logan Layden talked ...

Gov. Kevin Stitt called on the legislature to send a question to voters that would allow for "adjustments" to Medicaid expansion during his State of the State address Monday.

A recent executive order from Gov. Kevin Stitt is seeking to review federal welfare programs administered by the state and to decrease Oklahomans' reliance on them through employment. Advocates say…

According to federal data, approximately 50,000 fewer Oklahomans signed up for ACA health insurance compared to last year. This follows the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits. StateImpact Ok...

The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction Model, or WISeR, is being tested in six states, including Oklahoma, starting this month.

The state received one of the highest Rural Health Transformation Program investments nationally, only ranking behind California, Montana, Alaska and Texas.

Approximately 300,000 Oklahomans who rely on the ACA Marketplace for health insurance are being left in limbo as federal lawmakers scramble to address rising insurance premium costs, with enhanced pre...

Board members are seeking clarity on the executive order that encouraged the proposed rule.

The conversation highlighted how the changes will impact Oklahoma's health care landscape, including hospital finances and patient access.

Oklahoma health care leaders estimate state hospitals will see $6.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursement cuts as funding reductions made to the program through President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful...

We want to hear from parents and educators in rural Oklahoma concerned about the future of drama, music and visual arts in schools.

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There's no competitive bidding process through the state for pregnancy resource centers, faith-based groups and other nonprofits to get public money if they go through an organization like the Oklahom...

Indigenous health experts and providers say despite their outreach, people can fall through the cracks for several reasons.

A new group hopes to educate Oklahomans on the continued impacts of the state's near-total abortion ban.

The Trump administration is withholding tens of millions in federal family planning money, impacting organizations in Oklahoma as of Tuesday.

New rules from the state require certain child care programs to receive national accreditation this year or face funding cuts.

Lawmakers and students also protested the Trump administration’s crackdown on federal funding and layoffs of federal employees, including those at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (...

A federal judge temporarily halted a new policy from the National Institutes of Health in 22 states that sued the Trump administration Monday. Oklahoma is not one of the plaintiffs in the suit.