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HB 2784

Public health; Oklahoma State University Medical Authority; Medicaid supplemental payments; agreements and contract; benefits; waivers; creating the Emergency Medicine Revolving Fund; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Trey Caldwell

HB 2784 authorizes OSU Medical Authority to pursue Medicaid supplemental payments and establishes an Emergency Medicine Revolving Fund to reinvest revenues into emergency healthcare services.

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 2784

Legislative bill overview

HB 2784 establishes the Emergency Medicine Revolving Fund and grants Oklahoma State University Medical Authority expanded authority to enter into Medicaid supplemental payment agreements and contracts. The bill provides OSU Medical Authority with flexibility in structuring benefits and obtaining waivers necessary to maximize federal Medicaid funding for emergency medicine services.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects emergency healthcare delivery and Medicaid funding in Oklahoma by enabling OSU Medical Authority to secure additional federal reimbursements through supplemental payment arrangements. The revolving fund mechanism allows these additional revenues to be reinvested into emergency medicine operations, potentially improving service capacity and financial sustainability of emergency departments.

Potential points of contention

  • Medicaid sustainability concerns: Supplemental payment arrangements rely on federal Medicaid cooperation; changes in federal policy or matching requirements could undermine the program's financial model
  • Public accountability: Granting broad waiver authority to OSU Medical Authority with minimal legislative oversight of specific agreements may reduce transparency in how public healthcare funds are deployed
  • Equity questions: Benefits and services funded through the revolving fund may not be equally accessible across all Oklahoma regions if concentrated at OSU facilities, potentially widening rural-urban healthcare disparities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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