The Oklahoma State Department of Health, in collaboration with the Office of Primary Care, has launched the OK Health Corps program to address healthcare shortages in the state. Supported by a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services, the program offers loan repayment incentives of up to $50,000 for primary care, mental health, and dental health clinicians who commit to serving in designated shortage areas for two years in a full-time or part-time capacity.
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.
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.