Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB3378

Introduced

2/5/24

Refer

2/6/24

Caption

Public health and safety; Federally Qualified Health Centers; compliance with federal statutes; regulations; policies, investigative violations; rules; payment for services; reimbursement mechanisms; Health Care Authority; effective date.

Impact

The implications of HB 3378 are significant for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Oklahoma. By mandating compliance with federal statutes and internal governance policies, the bill aims to safeguard the federal funding that these centers rely on to operate. Failure to comply would render FQHCs ineligible for state reimbursement for uncompensated care, which could have severe financial consequences and potentially jeopardize healthcare availability for medically underserved communities in the state.

Summary

House Bill 3378 addresses public health and safety by focusing on the compliance of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) with federal statutes and regulations. The bill amends existing legislation to specify the requirements for FQHCs in Oklahoma, emphasizing the need for continuous compliance with federal laws to receive state funds. It acknowledges the critical role of FQHCs in providing healthcare to underserved populations and seeks to protect their funding sources by ensuring adherence to federal guidelines.

Contention

One notable point of contention within the discussions around HB 3378 revolves around the balance between state oversight and the autonomy of health organizations. While support for the bill stems from a desire to ensure quality and compliance in healthcare, critics may argue that stringent requirements could hinder the operational capabilities of community health centers. The debates may center on how the enforcement of these compliance measures will be handled and the potential impacts on healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB630

State retirement systems; updating statutory compliance with federal regulations. Emergency.

OK HB1650

Managed care; extending the date the Oklahoma Health Care Authority shall establish minimum rates of reimbursement; adding reimbursement fee schedule relating to anesthesia; effective date.

OK HB1659

Public health and safety; recalculation and reimbursement from the Nursing Facility Quality Care Fund; removing advisory committee; effective date.

OK HB2238

Public health and safety; vapor product reporting; compliance deadlines; effective date; emergency.

OK HB1897

Public health and safety; modifying statutory references; modifying name of certain act; effective date.

OK HB2512

Public health and safety; chronic kidney disease; exceptions; rules; codification; effective date.

OK SB850

Health insurance; creating the Task Force on Rural Health Care Reimbursement. Effective date.

OK SB879

Pharmacy benefits managers; requiring publication of data; establishing regulations and compliance measures. Effective date.

OK HB1843

Pharmacy benefit managers; compliance review; investigative powers; violations, penalties, and hearings; Attorney General; effective date.

OK SB919

Healthcare facilities; requiring certain publication of policies and procedures; granting certain rights relating to medical records. Effective date.