AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedica Exit: Medica will stop offering Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans in Oklahoma starting next year, affecting about 8,400 members, as insurer exits continue amid shifting federal policy and rising costs. MedWise to Warren Clinic: Saint Francis Health System and Warren Clinic held a blessing ceremony for nine former MedWise Urgent Care sites transitioning into the Warren Clinic network, aiming to reduce travel barriers with seven-day walk-in urgent care. Heat Safety for Dementia: The Alzheimer’s Association of Oklahoma shared summer heat precautions, noting people with Alzheimer’s may be more vulnerable due to temperature sensitivity and impaired judgment. Electric Rates Review: The Oklahoma Corporation Commission continues review of PSO’s proposed $600M rate increase that could add about $25 per month for average residential customers. SNAP Candy/Soda Ban on Hold: Oklahoma’s SNAP restrictions remain in place for now after a federal judge ruled the Trump administration lacked authority to block SNAP use on candy and soda, while state guidance is still being monitored. Healthcare Supply Chain Boost: McKesson broke ground on a $179M distribution hub in Moore, designed for climate-controlled pharmaceutical logistics and expected to support 600+ jobs by 2029. Medicare AI Prior Authorization: CMS’s WISeR Model expands AI-assisted prior authorization in traditional Medicare, including Oklahoma, raising concerns about errors and delays for patients and clinicians.
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