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Oklahoma and Hitachi sign Memorandum of Cooperation
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (550+ words) News 9 Oklahoma and Hitachi sign Memorandum of Cooperation The Japanese tech firm has been operating in Norman since 1987; Gov. Stitt says the MOC could help expand it: "We're trying to put more R&D research dollars on that facility." On…...
INTEGRIS Health plans clinic closures across Oklahoma citing $130 M funding loss
2+ week, 2+ day ago (301+ words) Health system says patients will receive at least 30 days" notice as dermatology, pediatric and mental health services face shutdowns. Uncertainty is growing for employees and patients after INTEGRIS Health confirmed it is preparing workforce reductions and clinic closures across Oklahoma....
What to Know: INTEGRIS Health and United Healthcare coverage changes
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (139+ words) Starting March 9, 2026, some Oklahomans could see all INTEGRIS Health services become "out-of-network" with United Healthcare. This includes hospitals, clinics, doctors, and all affiliated INTEGRIS entities. A temporary agreement extended coverage for 30 days past the original February 7 cutoff, but ongoing contract…...
United Healthcare remains in-network for INTEGRIS Health patients after agreement is reached
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (149+ words) INTEGRIS Health and United Healthcare have reached an agreement on their coverage for policyholders. United Healthcare insurance will remain in-network for the health system, meaning patients with this insurance will still have coverage. In February, INTEGRIS Health announced that United…...
INTEGRIS Health could be 'out-of-network' for some Oklahomans starting March 9
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (113+ words) INTEGRIS Health and United Healthcare have agreed to a final date of coverage for policy holders, meaning some Oklahomans could see all INTEGRIS services and care become "out-of-network" starting March 9. The INTEGRIS Health network, including hospitals, clinics, doctors and all…...
Oklahoma families feel the squeeze as insurance premiums keep rising
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (217+ words) Insurance premiums for health, home and auto coverage are climbing across Oklahoma. Here's what lawmakers say could happen next. Insurance affordability is becoming a growing concern for Oklahoma families as premiums rise across health, homeowners and auto coverage, with little…...
Why health insurance premiums for Oklahomans could spike
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (416+ words) The cost of health insurance could soar if Congress does not strike a deal on the Affordable Care Act. Nonprofits in Oklahoma said the costs could price people out of their health coverage. The Oklahoma Association of Health Plans expects…...
Money Monday: Can Medicaid take your house if you enter long-term care in Oklahoma?
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (409+ words) Monday, September 8th 2025, 6: 02 pm Many Oklahomans worry about what happens to their assets if they need long-term care. On this week's Money Monday, financial advisor Paul Hood explained how Medicaid works when it comes to paying for nursing facilities " and whether…...
State audit finds $93. 4 M questioned costs at OMES and Department of Human Services
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) Wednesday, August 27th 2025, 6: 55 pm A state audit released Wednesday found $93. 4 million in questionable spending of 2023 federal COVID funds at two state agencies. Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd said $21. 8 million in questionable costs at OMES were brought up in this…...
OKReady Strengthen Oklahoma Program expanding to more areas
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (307+ words) Tuesday, July 29th 2025, 5: 48 pm The Oklahoma Insurance Department is expanding its OKReady Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Program with 63 new zip codes across the state for the third and final pilot launch. Starting at noon on Monday, August 4, eligible homeowners in the selected…...