Oklahoma Hospital Association

06/12/2025

This week, Maggie Martin, OHA chief legal officer, participated in a panel discussion in Washington, D.C. at the CTeL Digital Health Summit. CTeL, The Center for Telehealth and eHealth Law, is a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the legal and regulatory dimensions of digital health.

06/11/2025

We’re proud of the many businesses and entrepreneurs that call Oklahoma home. Unfortunately, Congress is considering Medicaid changes that threaten the health of our workforce and our economy.

Only 43% of Oklahomans are covered by employer-provided health insurance. Medicaid helps fill the gap to keep workers healthy and on the job.

Learn more about why Medicaid matters for Oklahoma businesses at protecthealthcareinok.org.

06/06/2025

Violence against health care workers has consistently increased across the
nation. Hospital staff deserve federal protection from on-the-job assaults. Learn
more about the Save Healthcare Workers Act and how it aims to challenge this
national issue: https://buff.ly/czdac4J

06/02/2025

Dr. T.J. Trad of Stillwater Medical Center helped save a man’s life during an April flight using a portable EKG monitor. Click the link below to learn more. https://buff.ly/t86HPIr

05/23/2025

Did You Know? One million Oklahomans rely on SoonerCare (also known as Medicaid) for essential healthcare, including many of the friends, neighbors, and colleagues we interact with every day. If Congress cuts Medicaid, families across Oklahoma could lose access to affordable healthcare, including pregnant women, babies, people with disabilities, and low-income adults.

Take Action Today: Tell your representatives in Washington, D.C. to protect affordable healthcare in Oklahoma by ensuring the state’s flexibility to determine the best way to care for Oklahomans. Visit protecthealthcareinok.org to stay connected with the grassroots effort to keep all Oklahomans healthy.

05/21/2025

Rich Rasmussen, President and CEO of OHA, was interviewed by KOCO 5, to discuss the potential fallout the state could see if Congress makes cuts to Medicaid. Click the link below to learn more.

https://buff.ly/NEvXs3S

05/21/2025

On this edition of Inside the 1581, we take a closer look at a public opinion survey on Oklahomans’ views regarding potential Medicaid cuts. Isaac Squyres, a partner at Jarrard, joins us to discuss the survey data, focusing on how Oklahomans expect to be affected by Medicaid cuts, their overall feelings about healthcare, and their primary concerns surrounding the potential changes. Episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!
www.insidethe1581.com

05/20/2025

05/16/2025

On Wednesday, May 21, OHAIA is hosting "Take a Byte Out of Cyber Crime," a seminar offering valuable insights through scenario-based discussions led by cybersecurity experts. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to enhance their organization's cyber-resilience. This seminar is an excellent opportunity for hospital IT professionals to further their education and strengthen their organization's defenses. Registration is required—click here to sign up. https://buff.ly/Dgkiz3N

05/16/2025

National Hospital Week is the chance to thank hospitals, health systems, and health
care professionals for their commitment to our health and safety.
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05/15/2025

This week, as part of our quarterly regional meetings, OHA met with some of our member hospitals to provide legislative updates and discuss the impact Medicaid cuts could have on our state.

05/15/2025

Thank you to all who work in, manage or support hospitals! We respect and appreciate
all of the hard work that goes into providing safe, quality care for patients.