AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInsurance Costs: Oklahoma is seeking federal approval for a reinsurance program starting in 2028, projected to lower premiums 4.1%–6.4% statewide over five years and by as much as 14.6% in some high-cost areas. Flu Prevention: Saint Francis Hospital reports more flu patients in its emergency room and is urging Oklahomans to get vaccinated; protection takes about two weeks to build. Mental Health: New Oklahoma workforce data may help guide efforts to improve access to care. Heart Care: Oklahoma Heart Institute’s transcatheter aortic valve replacement program earned a national three-star rating. Emergency Response: Grove-based Air Evac Lifeteam has added whole blood to aircraft, expanding its ability to treat patients in flight. Medicare Choices: Oklahoma is among states where some counties will have no general Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage in 2027, adding urgency to open-enrollment decisions. Rural Maternity Care: One rural Oklahoma hospital has brought back maternity services, but faces questions about sustaining the program amid healthcare cuts. Fraud Case: An Oklahoma chiropractor was sentenced to 14 years in prison for a scheme that billed Medicare and military health programs more than $30 million for medical equipment.
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