Oklahoma Association of Health Plans

10/13/2026

October is , an opportunity to highlight the importance of prevention, screening and staying connected to care.

Routine health visits give patients an opportunity to talk with their providers about individual risk factors and determine which preventive screenings may be appropriate.

Health coverage can help support those connections by providing access to covered preventive services and helping members understand and navigate their benefits.

This month, we encourage Oklahomans to stay engaged in their health and talk with their health care provider about the preventive care that is right for them.

10/07/2026

Good information can help create a more connected health care system.

Health plans use health care data to better understand the needs of the populations they serve, identify potential gaps in care and support quality improvement efforts.

That information can help identify opportunities for preventive care, support coordination for members with ongoing health needs and evaluate whether programs are helping improve outcomes.

10/05/2026

Health insurance comes with a lot of terms. Understanding a few of the basics can make coverage easier to use.

A deductible is the amount you may need to pay for covered health care services before your health plan begins paying according to the terms of your coverage.

Your deductible is only one part of your health care costs. Depending on your plan and the service you receive, premiums, copays and coinsurance may also apply.

10/02/2026

More than $4 million of Oklahoma’s Rural Health Transformation funding is being put to work at SWOSU to expand rural care, strengthen specialty services, and support the healthcare workforce in western Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma rural health just got a $223 million boost, and SWOSU is using part of it to bring care closer to home for those in western Oklahoma.

10/01/2026

October is , an opportunity to highlight the importance of making health care and health coverage easier to understand.

Knowing the difference between a premium and deductible, understanding where to find in-network care, reviewing your plan benefits and knowing who to contact with questions can all help make coverage easier to navigate.

Health plans have an important role in providing members with information and resources that help them understand their benefits and make informed decisions about their care.

09/29/2026

Today is , a reminder of the importance of prevention and staying connected to care.

Routine health visits give patients and providers an opportunity to monitor health, discuss individual risk factors and determine what preventive care may be appropriate.

Health coverage can help make those connections possible by providing access to covered preventive services and ongoing care.

09/25/2026

A historic investment is coming to Oklahoma health care.

The University of Oklahoma has received a record $150 million gift from Harold Hamm, including funding for diabetes research, education, and the recruitment of new researchers to Oklahoma.

Learn more:

OU's Health Campus is now the Harold Hamm Health Campus after the University of Oklahoma received a record $150 million gift from the oil billionaire.

09/23/2026

What does it mean when a provider is “in network”?

A provider network is the group of doctors, hospitals and other health care providers that contract with a health plan to provide services to its members.

Depending on your coverage, receiving care from an in-network provider can affect what you pay out of pocket. That’s why it’s important to understand your plan’s network and check whether a provider participates before receiving care.

A little knowledge about how your plan works can make health care easier to navigate.

09/21/2026

Access to quality health care matters in every Oklahoma county.

For rural Oklahomans, getting care can come with additional challenges, including longer travel distances and fewer nearby providers or specialists.

Health plans are one part of addressing those challenges by building provider networks, helping members navigate available services and supporting coordination across different settings of care.

09/17/2026

Today is , an opportunity to recognize the shared responsibility of making health care safer for every patient.

Patient safety depends on strong communication, coordination and collaboration across the health care system. Health plans can help support those efforts by working with providers to promote quality improvement, coordinate care and help members navigate the services they need.

For patients managing multiple providers, medications or ongoing health conditions, a more connected system can be especially important.

OAHP is proud to represent health plans working alongside providers and health care partners to support quality, coordinated care and better health outcomes for Oklahomans.