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August 23, 2023
Parity

Proposed federal parity rules would strengthen access to care for Oklahomans

New proposed federal rules would strengthen enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, which would mean better access to care in Oklahoma and beyond.

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June 29, 2023
Youth & Schools
Public Funding and Medicaid

The case for expanding access to Medicaid school-based services in Oklahoma

With rising rates of mental distress among children and youth, schools play an increasingly pivotal role in addressing students’ mental health needs. However, only 15% of the state's 509 school districts are billing Medicaid for school-based services, despite available funding.

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June 14, 2023
Parity
Integrated Care
Workforce

Mental health highlights of the 2023 legislative session

All four of Healthy Minds' priority bills were approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor. This transformative package of legislation will greatly increase access to care and address critical shortages of behavioral health professionals.

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May 2, 2023
Public Funding and Medicaid

The impact of managed care on Programs of Assertive Community Treatment

Taking lessons from other states, Oklahoma providers and regulators can ensure continued positive outcomes from intensive mental health services like PACT during the state's transition to Medicaid managed care.

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February 3, 2023
Parity
Workforce
Integrated Care

2023 Oklahoma legislative session: Mental health opportunities

Our focus in 2023: improving access to care and growing Oklahoma's behavioral health workforce.

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May 31, 2022
Youth & Schools

Mental health highlights of the 2022 legislative session

For the second regular session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature, mental health remained a unifying, bipartisan issue.

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May 20, 2022
Youth & Schools

HB 4106 signed into law

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt signed into law Healthy Minds’ top policy priority for the 2022 legislative session.

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February 8, 2022
Youth & Schools

2022 Oklahoma legislative session: Mental health opportunities

In 2022, legislators can continue prioritizing mental health as a vital issue to the well-being of all Oklahomans.

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December 2, 2021
Parity

Navigating insurance: Legislative models to aid consumers

A year after Oklahoma enacted legislation calling for fair treatment of mental health consumers seeking care through their insurance plans, there remain few options for those who face barriers to care or potential violations of state and federal parity laws.

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October 29, 2021
Workforce

The case for loan repayment programs

Oklahoma can begin to address its workforce shortages by fully funding and implementing a loan repayment program for behavioral health professionals.

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