Oklahoma Health Care Authority looking to reform Oklahoma medicaid program

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH)--The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is seeking proposals from qualified managed care organizations to facilitate health care services to eligible members of Oklahoma's Medicaid program, SoonerCare.

This is being done as an attempt to improve Oklahoma's health outcomes and increase access to health care in the state.

The managed care organizations' contracts will require them to share the financial risk associated with providing care to members.

“I am committed to making Oklahoma a Top Ten state in health outcomes, and engaging providers through a managed care organization will help us achieve our goal of ensuring Oklahomans receive improved access and quality care,” Governor Kevin Stitt said. “While we do expect cost savings to follow the improved health outcomes, the state will continue to be laser-focused on helping Oklahomans.”

The request for proposals aims to seek managed care organizations that will advance the goal of the SoonerCare program and offer other strategies to improve health outcomes for Oklahomans through care coordination, preventive care, and encouraging members to seek care from the appropriate provider type.

Once the proposals are posted, you can view them by clicking here.