Oklahoma State Medical Association

04/10/2026

This , we’re celebrating Oklahoma physicians who are at the heart of public health. A physician’s years of education and training make them well equipped to be leaders on the health care team - supporting and treating patients with care. More: NPHW.Org

04/09/2026

Thank you, Lacy Cornelius-Boyd, for using your voice to speak up for all the patients who are too sick or overwhelmed to fight back against Big Insurance. Ready Lacy’s full column in The Oklahoman: https://bit.ly/4voZuP6

Patients shouldn’t have to battle their insurance company while fighting for their life. Oklahomans deserve a better health care system.

04/08/2026

There's still time to register as a delegate and participate in the 2026 OSMA Annual Meeting, to be held at OSMA headquarters on Saturday, April 18. Delegate slots are limited, and you must be confirmed by your component society. Registration for the House of Delegates ends April 17, 2026 at 5 p.m. https://bit.ly/4se2nzv

If you are already registered as a voting delegate, you can vote for open leadership positions by electronic ballot in advance or in person on the day of the event.

Visit our 2026 OSMA Annual Meeting Page for more info on all the weekend's events: https://bit.ly/4kLwXyc

04/07/2026

Special hotel pricing has been extended for OSMA Annual Meeting weekend. Book by April 8 for the best rates!

We have negotiated a special conference attendee room rate at the Renaissance Waterford Hotel. Located near downtown OKC in Nichols Hills, this 4-star hotel is just a short distance from popular local destinations such as Penn Square Mall, the Paycom Center and the Oklahoma City Zoo. https://bit.ly/4bwgU4p

04/06/2026

LAST CHANCE: 2026 Presidential Inaugural Tickets

The registration cutoff for OSMA's Inaugural Gala is this Thursday, April 9, at 5 p.m. Join us Friday, April 17, at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, as we honor OSMA's incoming President Julie Strebel, M.D., as well as new OSMA Alliance President Karen Gunderson and the winners of the OSMA Board Awards.

Don't wait! Get your tickets now: My.okmed.org/ING2026

04/03/2026

Physicians choose medicine to make a difference in their communities and connect with patients. Medicaid helps make that care accessible to millions of patients.

Medicaid helps preserve the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship, enabling physicians to provide care and patients to receive care.

www.okmed.org

04/03/2026

SoonerCare contract delays are placing a strain on physicians and patients across Oklahoma. Incoming OSMA President Julie Strebel, M.D. shares more about the statewide impact:
https://yhoo.it/4tr15Su

Oklahoma healthcare providers are sounding the alarm over delays with renewing their SoonerCare contracts.

04/01/2026

As Oklahoma lawmakers consider changes to TSET to fill budget gaps, remember what’s at stake. TSET helps bring doctors to rural communities, expanding access to care where it’s needed most. Don’t roll back that progress.

Hands off TSET. Call your senator and tell them to protect TSET: 405-524-0126

03/31/2026

In the latest American Medical Association Leadership Viewpoint, AMA President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala shares reflections on Match Day and the future of medicine, highlighting why physicians become physicians. https://bit.ly/4dOM08Q

Match Day stirs many emotions. Take a moment now to reflect on your own journey and what you want the future of medicine to look like.

03/30/2026

Oklahoma physician Brady Iba, D.O., has spent countless hours battling insurance companies just to get his patients the care they deserve. For physicians, it’s frustrating to know what a patient needs to survive, only to have that treatment denied by an insurance company.

Between AI denials and prior authorization delays, one thing is clear: Big Insurance is standing in the way of patients receiving the quality care they deserve. That’s why OSMA advocates for physicians, standing up to Big Insurance to limit prior authorization and unnecessary claim denials.

OSMA is cutting the red tape. Join the fight at drawthecurtain.com

03/30/2026

Happy to the physicians across Oklahoma who show up for patients in the moments that matter most. Today and every day, all of us at the Oklahoma State Medical Association are grateful for your commitment to providing high-quality health care to Oklahomans.

03/27/2026

OSMA Members: Have you purchased your 2026 Presidential Inaugural tickets yet?

You’re invited to an unforgettable night Friday, April 17, at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, as we honor OSMA's incoming President Julie Strebel, M.D., as well as new OSMA Alliance President Karen Gunderson and the winners of the OSMA Board Awards.

Enjoy an evening of celebration, camaraderie and inspiration. Don't wait; registration ends April 9:

Join us in person to celebrate the new OSMA president at the 2026 Presidential Inaugural!