Money Follows the Person Project Director Johnney Johnson attended the 2025 American Indian Elders Conference on behalf of Oklahoma’s Living Choice program to speak about Pathways to the Community, which supports tribal members in their journey toward freedom and belonging by helping them stay in their own homes and communities. Thank you for having us!
Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Government Relations Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 6,252 followers
We work to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care, regardless of their ability to pay.
About us
About Us The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is the primary entity in the state of Oklahoma charged with controlling costs of state-purchased health care. The agency must balance this fiscal responsibility with two, equally important goals: 1. Assuring that state-purchased health care meets acceptable standards of care; 2. Ensuring that citizens of Oklahoma who rely on state-purchased health care are served in a progressive and positive system. Our Mission Statement Our mission is to responsibly purchase state and federally funded health care in the most efficient and comprehensive manner possible; and to analyze and recommend strategies for optimizing the accessibility and quality of health care; and to cultivate relationships to improve the health outcomes of Oklahomans. Our Vision Our vision is for Oklahomans to be healthy and to have access to quality health care services regardless of their ability to pay. Core Functions The agency core function summary is a high-level, extremely simplified overview of each OHCA unit duties, responsibilities and contact information. The core function summary does not necessarily reflect all of the required or performed functions of each unit. The core function summary also includes a count of currently filled full time positions (FTE). FTE counts per unit and filled FTE per division figures do not include vacant positions. The information is valid as of July 2009 and is subject to change.
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https://oklahoma.gov/ohca
External link for Oklahoma Health Care Authority
- Industry
- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- Oklahoma Medicaid, SoonerCare, and health care
Locations
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Primary
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4345 N Lincoln Blvd
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105, US
Employees at Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Updates
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OHCA Chief Pharmacy Officer Dr. Terry Cothran recently joined the 2025 Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus conference to speak about the fundamentals of Medicaid. The Maryland event brought together nearly 3,000 people across academia, health plans and government agencies. Experts gathered to share knowledge and discuss the changing health policy landscape. Thanks for your continued expertise and leadership, Dr. Cothran!
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OHCA welcomes Josh Anderson as Chief of Staff! Josh brings a strong background in strategic leadership and will support our efforts to advance health care for Oklahomans. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to his contributions! Read more: bit.ly/4ogxV6z
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OHCA is pleased to announce Melissa Miller as the new state Medicaid director and deputy chief of staff. Miller brings extensive experience in health policy, behavioral health and provider engagement. In this role, she will lead the administration and strategic direction of SoonerCare, guiding policy implementation and managing program performance, while collaborating with state and federal partners to improve the health of more than one million Oklahomans. Read more: bit.ly/4ov2EfK
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Join us in welcoming Clay Bullard as the new director of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority. With more than 25 years of experience in health care and public policy, Clay will help guide OHCA’s mission to ensure Oklahomans have access to quality care. We look forward to his leadership in improving health care outcomes across our state and thank former CEO Ellen Buettner for her six years of service to the agency. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/46OI42L
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Members of our team represented OHCA at the Champions of Health Gala, celebrating the individuals and organizations driving positive change for healthier communities across Oklahoma. OHCA is a proud coalition partner for the Champions of Health Gala, which benefits the OKLAHOMA CARING FOUNDATION INC.
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Congratulations to OHCA Director of Policy Heather Cox!
This fall, we’ve welcomed 32 new fellows into HRA! State health agencies are where policy meets people. HRA Fellows serving in state health agencies are shaping how health care works for people in their states. Nick Crawford – Legislative Liaison, Iowa Department of Health & Human Services; Former: Communications Director and Legislative Liaison, Iowa Department of Corrections; Legislative Assistant, U.S. House of Representatives Heather Cox – Director of Policy, Oklahoma Health Care Authority; Former: Senior Policy Analyst, Texas Department of Health & Human Services Commission; Food & Nutrition Program Specialist, Texas Department of Agriculture Kelley Shepp, MPA – Health Insurance Standards Consultant, Wyoming Department of Insurance; Former: Research Analyst, Wyoming State Legislature Amanda Rapacz – Assistant Superintendent, Utah State Hospital, Utah Department of Health & Human Services; Licensed psychologist, State of Utah’s Division of Professional Licensing & Behavioral Health Board Jared Larsen – Legislative & Regulatory Affairs Chief, Idaho Department of Health & Welfare; Former: Counsel & Policy Advisor, Office of Idaho Governor Brad Little
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OHCA CEO Ellen Buettner and State Medicaid Director Christina Foss had the opportunity to tour AllianceHealth Durant • Madill alongside the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association and hospital leadership to learn more about the hospital's residency program and its important role in preparing the next generation of physicians. Thank you for serving the Durant community with dedication and care!
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