Healthcare

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1507: Hospitals; requiring hospitals to offer influenza vaccine to seniors under certain conditions. Effective date.

SB 1507 requires Oklahoma hospitals to offer flu vaccines to patients aged 65 or older during their hospital stay, specifically between October 1 and March 1 each year. This applies to all inpatients in Oklahoma hospitals who are 65+ and medically able to receive the vaccine, following CDC guidelines. Hospitals must provide this offer before patients are discharged, unless the vaccine is unavailable or the patient has a medical reason not to receive it. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026, directly impacting hospitals and senior patients during flu season.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates flu vaccine access for seniors in hospitals, improving preventive care access and aligning with CDC public health guidelines.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 3287: Public health and safety; directing hospitals and health care facilities to post certain signage; codification; effective date.

HB 3287 requires all Oklahoma hospitals and healthcare facilities to post clear signage in visible and private areas, stating: "If you are a victim of domestic abuse or human trafficking for commercial sex, please notify the staff of this facility immediately." The bill mandates facilities to create protocols for reporting suspected abuse or trafficking cases to law enforcement before a patient's discharge or release, while also including procedures to protect victims from contact with alleged perpetrators during this process. The State Department of Health must establish rules for signage size, placement, and format. This law takes effect on November 1, 2026, directly impacting healthcare providers and supporting victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates healthcare facilities to report domestic abuse/human trafficking to law enforcement, directly supporting criminal justice by enhancing victim protection and law enforcement response to crimes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to implement victim protection protocols and signage for domestic abuse/human trafficking, directly advancing patient safety and rights within healthcare facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Public Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3285: Public health; Oklahoma Public Health Price Transparency Act of 2026; effective date.

HB 3285, the "Oklahoma Public Health Price Transparency Act of 2026," would require public health providers to disclose pricing information to patients. It directly affects Oklahoma public health facilities and services by mandating transparency in cost reporting. The bill establishes this requirement without detailing specific mechanisms, focusing instead on creating the framework for price disclosure. It is scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2026, following its introduction and referral to the Rules committee.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates public health provider price transparency, enhancing patient access and informed decision-making per healthcare topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3359: Medicaid coverage; biomarker testing coverage; discretionary; effective date.

HB 3359 requires Oklahoma's Medicaid program to cover biomarker testing for Medicaid members when supported by medical evidence, such as FDA approvals, clinical guidelines, or CMS coverage policies. It directly affects Medicaid recipients needing these tests, healthcare providers ordering them, and Medicaid contractors managing coverage. Key provisions mandate that contractors cover testing at the same scope as other services, approve/deny prior authorizations within 24-72 hours, and provide clear online processes for coverage exceptions. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, with no changes to existing Medicaid coverage standards beyond this specific requirement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid coverage for biomarker testing, expanding access to essential diagnostic services for beneficiaries per medical evidence standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 1649: Medicaid; prohibiting Oklahoma Health Care Authority from imposing certain requirements on providers. Emergency.

SB 1649 prohibits Oklahoma's Medicaid program (administered by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority) from requiring healthcare providers to disclose whether they perform, refer for, or are affiliated with abortion services. This applies specifically to contracting, Medicaid payment, and credentialing processes. The bill directly affects Medicaid providers who previously might have faced such disclosure demands as a condition of participation. It mandates the Authority to create implementing rules and declares an emergency for immediate effect.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves abortion-related disclosure requirement for Medicaid providers, enabling broader participation without restrictions on services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medical Licensing Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3358: Medicaid provider audits; terms; review of Medicaid providers or managed care organizations; penalties; retain records; production of records; promulgation of rules; determination of overpayments; credible allegations of fraud; methodology for audits; notice; informal conference; expedited adjudicatory proceeding; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; corrective action plans; qualifications for hearing officer; costs; preliminary or final determination for overpayment; effective date.

This Oklahoma bill requires Medicaid providers and managed care organizations to retain relevant records for six years. It authorizes the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to audit providers for fraud, contract breaches, or billing errors, with written notice required before audits. If violations are found, providers may face fines up to $5,000 per incident or lose their Medicaid contracts. The bill also establishes a faster process for resolving disputes over audit findings, including informal conferences and expedited hearings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents Medicaid fraud to protect state budget via audits and penalties, promoting fiscal responsibility in program spending.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enforces Medicaid fraud/billing audits and penalties, protecting program integrity and ensuring proper use of healthcare funds for beneficiaries.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Medicaid

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 11, 2026

HB 3066: Health Care Workforce Training Commission; creating the Workforce Talent Recruitment Revolving Fund; stating source and allowed uses of monies; promulgation of certain rules; emergency.

HB 3066 creates the Health Care Workforce Training Commission and establishes the "Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund" in Oklahoma's state treasury. The fund will collect federal funds (including those from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025), interest, and designated state monies to specifically recruit and retain healthcare workers in rural and underserved Oklahoma communities, requiring a minimum 5-year service commitment. The Commission can use these funds for workforce programs and create necessary rules to implement the program. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and directly affects rural healthcare providers and communities facing workforce shortages.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state monies via a revolving fund to recruit healthcare workers in rural areas, directing budget resources toward essential public service programs.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund to recruit/retain healthcare workers in underserved areas, directly improving access and workforce stability through dedicated funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates fund to recruit/retain healthcare workers in rural areas, directly advancing workforce development and labor retention in healthcare sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Workforce Development

died · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 1837: Medicaid home- and community-based services; requiring Oklahoma Health Care Authority to seek certain exemption. Effective date.

SB 1837 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to seek a federal exemption allowing Medicaid providers in rural counties (population ≤60,000) to provide case management and develop person-centered plans for home- and community-based services. This directly affects rural healthcare providers who currently face restrictions under federal regulation 42 C.F.R. §441.301(c)(1)(vi). The bill mandates OHCA to establish conflict-of-interest protections for exempt providers, separating case management and provider functions within organizations. The exemption would permit these rural providers to deliver services without federal barriers, effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves federal restriction on rural Medicaid providers, enabling home/community-based services access. Expands patient access to care in underserved areas per bill's explicit mandate.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2036: Public health; requiring certain perinatal mental health screenings; requiring compilation and publication of certain data. Effective date.

SB 2036 requires healthcare providers to screen mothers for perinatal depression and anxiety during pregnancy and up to one year after childbirth. It mandates the Oklahoma State Department of Health to collect maternal and infant health data from providers, surveys, and existing systems, then publish an annual demographic report on perinatal mental health outcomes. The bill also directs the Department to create a public website and mobile app connecting mothers to perinatal resources. These provisions apply directly to healthcare providers and pregnant/postpartum mothers in Oklahoma, effective November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates perinatal mental health screenings, requires data collection for public health reporting, and creates resource access tools - directly advancing maternal mental health services and public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Mental Health Women's Health

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3602: Health care-related tax; Oklahoma Health Care Authority; report; publicly post; net patient revenue; exception; tax revenue; tax rate; effective date.

HB 3602 requires the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) to annually report on health care-related taxes and publicly post the report online by October 1 each year. The bill prohibits increasing the percentage of health care providers' net patient revenue subject to these taxes above the 2025 level, and mandates a phased reduction - from 5.5% in 2028 down to 3.5% by 2032 and beyond - except for specific tax categories. It also bans tax rates that vary based on Medicaid service volume. This bill directly affects Oklahoma health care providers and the OHCA, taking effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates phased tax rate reduction from 5.5% to 3.5% (2028-2032), providing tax relief for health care providers and promoting fiscal responsibility via transparent reporting.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reduces healthcare provider tax rates from 5.5% to 3.5% by 2032, easing financial burden to support service provision and prevent tax increases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Medicaid

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