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What to Know: INTEGRIS Health and UnitedHealthcare coverage changes
1+ mon, 12+ hour ago (139+ words) Starting March 9, 2026, some Oklahomans could see all INTEGRIS Health services become "out-of-network" with UnitedHealthcare. This includes hospitals, clinics, doctors, and all affiliated INTEGRIS entities. A temporary agreement extended coverage for 30 days past the original February 7 cutoff, but ongoing contract negotiations…...
UnitedHealthcare remains in-network for INTEGRIS Health patients after agreement is reached
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (149+ words) INTEGRIS Health and UnitedHealthcare have reached an agreement on their coverage for policyholders. UnitedHealthcare insurance will remain in-network for the health system, meaning patients with this insurance will still have coverage. In February, INTEGRIS Health announced that United Healthcare could…...
Physical therapists lobby for increased Medicare reimbursement rates
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (353+ words) Alex Cameron is Griffin Media's Washington Bureau Chief, reporting from our nation's capital on issues that impact Oklahomans. An award-winning journalist, Alex first joined the News 9 team in 1995, and his reporting has taken him around the world, covering stories in…...
AI in healthcare decisions? An Oklahoma doctor’s concerns over a federal pilot program
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (464+ words) Tuesday, September 16th 2025, 10:57 pm A new tool may determine if Oklahomans qualify for certain medical treatments: artificial intelligence. The federal government will launch a pilot program in Oklahoma next year to reduce waste in the healthcare system." The WISeR Model " The…...
Hot Seat: Advocates push to protect Medicare Advantage amid budget talks
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (331+ words) In this edition of Hot Seat, political analyst Scott Mitchell speaks with Darren Grubb, spokesman for the Medicare Advantage Majority, about growing concerns over potential funding cuts to Medicare Advantage as federal budget negotiations continue in Washington. Friday, May 16th 2025, 10:15 pm…...