Oklahoma Hospital Association

03/02/2026

When reviewing the costs of Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, be sure to look at all elements of coverage, not just the monthly premiums, to understand potential out-of-pocket costs. Learn more at MedicareDisadvantaged.org.

02/18/2026

Oklahoma hospitals invest in community benefit, transparent pricing, quality improvement, and financial assistance to ensure care is accessible for all. Read more and explore available resources at OurPromiseToOklahoma.org.

Your guide to hospital data, prices, community reports, and financial assistance options. Discover how Oklahoma hospitals serve you. Across Oklahoma...

02/16/2026

Did you know? Medicare Advantage plans managed by private insurance companies can decide which providers or hospitals are in network for your care. Learn more about how to weigh your options during Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment before making a change. Go to MedicareDisadvantaged.org. to learn more.

OHA offers a variety of high-caliber educational programs throughout the year to keep members up-to-date on current issues and trends. Click to view the OHA education calendar.

02/11/2026

Hospitals contribute far beyond patient care, addressing community health needs through education, access to care, and essential services. Explore how these efforts support communities statewide at OurPromiseToOklahoma.org.

Your guide to hospital data, prices, community reports, and financial assistance options. Discover how Oklahoma hospitals serve you. Across Oklahoma...

02/09/2026

What does a low blood supply mean for patient care? Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of Our Blood Institute, joins Inside the 1581 to discuss blood inventory challenges and the importance of donating. Please visit ourbloodinstitute.org to find a donation location near you. This episode is now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Are you ready for Medicare changes in the new year? From January 1 through March 31, Medicare Advantage members can review their coverage and make important decisions about their care. MedicareDisadvantaged.org is a trusted resource to help you understand your Medicare options for 2026. Get prepared at MedicareDisadvantaged.org.

Understanding Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans

02/05/2026

Across the state, more than 150 hospitals strengthen communities through transparency, quality care, and patient support. Learn how pricing information, quality data, community benefit, and financial assistance are available to you at OurPromiseToOklahoma.org.

Your guide to hospital data, prices, community reports, and financial assistance options. Discover how Oklahoma hospitals serve you. Across Oklahoma...

02/04/2026

Rich Rasmussen, OHA President and CEO, was featured on an episode of On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti to discuss the future of rural healthcare. The episode examines how the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program included in the 2025 budget bill may fall short as rural hospitals face Medicaid cuts totaling three times that amount. The conversation explores what it will take to keep rural hospitals, providers, and patients afloat. Click the link below to listen to the episode and learn more.

In the 2025 budget bill, Congress created the $50 billion Rural Health Fund to help struggling hospitals, doctors, and patients in rural America. But rural hospitals are expected to lose three times that through Medicaid cuts in that same budget bill. So, what will it take to keep rural healthcare a...

02/03/2026

Did you know? Medicare Advantage plans managed by private insurance companies can decide which providers or hospitals are in network for your care. Learn more about how to weigh your options during Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment before making a change. MedicareDisadvantaged.org.

Understanding Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans

01/29/2026

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01/28/2026

On this edition of Inside the 1581, we’re joined by Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of Our Blood Institute, to discuss the challenges facing the blood supply during National Blood Donor Month. Dr. Armitage shares the current state of blood inventory, what low supplies mean for patients, and how hospitals and healthcare leaders can help strengthen donation efforts. Listeners are encouraged to visit ourbloodinstitute.org to find a donation location near them. This episode is now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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