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Sen. Paul Scott says increased provider rates are a success

OKLAHOMA CITY – When the legislature passed a $105 million reallocation to increase provider reimbursement rates for physicians, hospitals and nursing homes during the 2019 session, the goal was for health care facilities to expand access to high-quality care for Medicaid patients across the state. According to Sen. Paul Scott, R-Duncan, the increased provider rate is working.

“Provider rate increases were paid to health care facilities last week, and I’m hearing positive reports,” Scott said. “I’ve heard of nursing homes across the state that are now able to give salary raises and bonuses to their employees, reinvesting in their staff and nursing homes as a result of the increases. The provider reimbursement rate increase will help nursing homes and hospitals provide better care to our senior citizens, children and families, especially in rural Oklahoma.”

The provider rate increase went into effect on Oct. 1, 2019, bringing Oklahoma’s reimbursement rate to 93.63 percent of the Medicare physician fee schedule. These physician rates have not exceeded 90 percent since mid-2014. 

“I applaud the legislature for its dedication to positively impact our state’s healthcare outcomes,” Scott said. “We are striving to develop solutions that will make our healthcare system work well for all Oklahomans and their families.”

Contact info
Sen. Paul Scott at 405-521-5522 or email paul.scott@oksenate.gov