Policy Priorities

SHIFT OK monitors and engages on legislation that directly impacts health outcomes in Oklahoma. Our priorities reflect areas where policy decisions can meaningfully improve access efficiency, and long-term results. Each priority below includes a concise overview, policy context and SHIFT OK’s position.

Supported

Senate Bill 1942

Chamber: Senate

Adjusts standards related to reimbursement of certain costs by dental insurance.

Supported

House Bill 3975

Chamber: House

Creates the Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program, designates the State Department of Health as the lead agency and establishes a revolving fund.

Supported

House Bill 3976

Chamber: House

Create the Rural and Small Hospital Grant Program and establishes a revolving fund to support eligible hospitals.

Supported

Senate Bill 1654

Chamber: Senate

Establishes standards for mobile integrated health care suppliers, insurance coverage for treatment by such suppliers and related requirements.

Opposed

House Bill 3599

Chamber: House

Directing the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to file a waiver or state plan amendment; directing for an expansion in cost sharing.

Opposed

House Bill 1161

Chamber: House

Requires bills which mandate health insurance coverage for certain procedures to have an impact analysis conducted before moving forward in the legislative process.

Opposed

House Bill 3538

Chamber: House

Bars pharmacy benefit managers from owning or controlling licensed retail pharmacies, with limited exceptions.