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Committee still undecided on health care exchange

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:24:13 +0000

Tulsa World – An informal poll of a state committee examining state health insurance exchange options has found that a majority favor a state exchange of some sort.

State health care committee remains undecided on exchange

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:42:04 +0000

Tulsa World – The panel charged with studying the Affordable Care Act adjourned Tuesday without making a decision about Oklahoma’s own state health insurance exchange.

Study of health insurance exchanges set

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:00:37 +0000

Tulsa World – Joint legislative committee in Oklahoma studies health exchange concept amid political debate over health reform.

State Roundup: Oklahoma, S.C. And Ill. Facing Tough Choices On Health Costs

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:30:09 +0000

Kaiser Health News – States around the country are debating how to deal with health costs and tight budgets.

REPORT: 41 States Rebel Over Health Care Reform Law

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:55:14 +0000

The Wonk Room – Yesterday, the Oklahoma Senate approved a ballot measure that would “allow voters to decide if the state’s constitution should forbid regulations that force people to buy health insurance.” The measure will now go to the House for final approval before appearing on the November ballot. Earlier this week, the Missouri Senate also advanced a bill that would put the individual health insurance mandate to a referendum.

Oklahoma Consumer Group Blasts Lawmakers, Health Insurers

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:43:29 +0000

ClaimsJournal.com – An advocacy group criticized Oklahoma legislative leaders on April 21 for what it described as a host of bills that help the health insurance industry at the expense of consumers.

Oklahoma House unanimously passes health care bill

Editor — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:32:12 +0000

Associated Press – Oklahoma lawmakers unanimously supported House Speaker Chris Benge’s plan to provide residents with quality health care through affordable private health insurance policies and reduce the number of uninsured.

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