Oklahoma Hospital Association

25/07/2025

Oklahoma rural hospitals face major financial strain due to upcoming federal Medicaid cuts in the budget reconciliation bill. One hospital administrator anticipates a loss of $2-$5 million per facility annually, which could lead to service reductions and potential closures, especially in rural areas. Click the link below to learn more.

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22/07/2025

Since 2010, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City has partnered with Project SEARCH to help young adults with disabilities gain job skills and employment. Each year, 8-10 students receive training, with 17 interns hired to date. Click the link below to read more.

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11/07/2025

Oklahoma hospitals could lose an estimated $6.3 billion in Medicaid funding following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Health leaders warn the cuts could jeopardize coverage for thousands of patients and disrupt care statewide. Read more about the impact below.
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04/07/2025

On this Independence Day, we honor the bravery of our soldiers and their families, and we acknowledge the unwavering dedication of healthcare professionals working to keep our communities healthy and strong.

02/07/2025

President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passed the Senate Tuesday and is heading back to the House for a final vote. The legislation is part of an effort to lower taxes, but includes deep cuts to Medicaid and federal funding for hospitals.

Link to the full story is in the comments below.

02/07/2025

Rich Rasmussen, OHA President and CEO, was interviewed by News Channel 8 in Tulsa to discuss the potentially devastating impact a major federal bill recently passed by the U.S. Senate could have on rural healthcare in Oklahoma. Click the link below to learn more. https://buff.ly/k0PXWgs

30/06/2025

Registration is open for the We Care, We Vote 2025 Golf Invitational! The event is Monday, Aug. 18, at Oak Tree Country Club, Edmond. Come spend the day with your colleagues and support this statewide OHA initiative to empower and educate healthcare workers about how they can influence policies with their vote.

Consider being a sponsor for the golf invitational. Sponsor contributions to We Care, We Vote are not considered contributions to a political action committee, as We Care, We Vote dollars do not directly support political parties, political candidates, or PACs.

Information and registration for players can be found at the link below. Information on sponsorship levels can be found here. We hope you’ll plan to attend and bring your team to support this important initiative!

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30/06/2025

Despite the challenges of ever-changing Medicaid funding, community health resource availability, and demographics, it’s evident that the Oklahoma Hospital Association is keenly focused on meeting & exceeding the needs of their communities. That is no easy task with so many moving targets, but they continue to thrive.

Thank you all for inviting me to the Healthcare Leaders Forum! I was inspired by all the hard work being done to keep Oklahoma healthy.

Thank you Executive Speakers Bureau for being instrumental in making it happen.

27/06/2025

Cuts to Medicaid being considered by Congress will affect access to health care for “all Oklahomans” and harm the state economy, state hospital leaders warned Friday. Click the link to read more. https://buff.ly/S9XbIGP

27/06/2025

Press Conference: Hospital Leaders Call for Action to Protect Healthcare in Oklahoma, June 27th, 2025.

27/06/2025

Rich Rasmussen, OHA President and CEO, was interviewed by the Tulsa World to discuss the significant impact Medicaid cuts could have on Oklahoma hospitals. If Congress enacts these changes, hospitals could lose up to $873 million annually in revenue, and as many as 17 hospitals could close. Click the link below to learn more about how these potential cuts could affect the state's healthcare system.

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25/06/2025