AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedicaid Work Requirements: OHCA says yellow letters went to over 250,000 SoonerCare expansion adults warning new federal work rules could affect eligibility starting Jan. 1, 2027, with exemptions for pregnancy/postpartum, caregiving, disability, certain health conditions, veterans, and some American Indian/Alaska Native members. Heat & EMS: Oklahoma City is seeing a 37% jump in heat-related emergencies this year, with EMSA already responding to more heat calls than in the prior two years combined. Rural Hospital Status: Ascension St. John Nowata won CMS approval to transition to a Rural Emergency Hospital, keeping 24/7 emergency care and outpatient radiology/lab services close to home. Healthcare Access & Staffing: Centerpoint Health–Winchester added Dr. Bailey Kleis, expanding minimally invasive and robotic general surgery options. Public Health & Aging: Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative will host a free fall prevention program Sept. 23. Homelessness Support: OKC nonprofits received nearly $800K to expand eviction mediation and mental health services, including steps toward Medicaid certification. Medical Marijuana Oversight: OMMA responded to Tulsa DA demands for tougher oversight after a deadly Sand Springs explosion, saying licensed businesses are routinely inspected and would be shut down if illicit activity were found.
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