Providers specializing in mental health and substance use disorders will receive priority consideration. The program aims to increase access to healthcare in underserved communities facing clinician shortages.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma lawmakers are considering multiple bills to address various healthcare issues, such as improving access to Narcan for opioid overdoses, streamlining licensing for birthing centers, and ensuring insurance coverage for genetic testing and evidence-based cancer imaging. These initiatives reflect the state's commitment to enhancing public health and healthcare accessibility for its residents.