April 2024 OKIPA Update

OKIPA Member Update

Oklahoma Independent Provider Association

Championing Independent Providers

OKIPA is hard at work elevating the independent provider as the best form of care for Oklahoma’s patient population. As the legislative session moves forward, we are also paying close attention to the gubernatorial race.

On Monday, March 30th, we attended a gubernatorial debate that included all candidates except Gentner Drummond. The audience was invited to submit questions — unfortunately, healthcare was not addressed.

We Have to Change This.

On May 31st, OKIPA will host a gubernatorial debate with all candidates. We will be reaching out to our members to fill the audience and submit questions that put healthcare front and center.

More details to come — stay tuned.

How We’re Fighting for You

Below is a summary from our lobbyist (Dan Chepkauskus) on the legislation currently being addressed. As we continue to build out our website, you’ll find more on these topics and how they affect you as an independent provider.

Legislative Priority What We’re Doing
Protect Emergency Care
  • Prohibit “final diagnosis” emergency care denials
  • Defend the Prudent Layperson Standard
Decrease Healthcare Costs
  • Enable patients to “shop” for their care and offset out-of-pocket expenses (Right-to-Shop Program)
Reduce Administrative Burden
  • Streamline the claims adjudication process for providers and facilities
Promote Competition & Transparency
  • Level the playing field among healthcare providers by removing unnecessary barriers to entry and regulatory burdens
  • Ensure transparency of healthcare costs and insurance reimbursement
  • Repeal Certificate of Need laws
Direct Payment
  • Assignment of Benefits
Malpractice Reform
  • Advance the Candor Act
Protect Physician Ownership
  • Secure CMS recognition of physician-owned hospitals and freestanding emergency medical care facilities

Oklahoma Independent Provider Association

Advocating for independent healthcare providers across Oklahoma

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