Oklahoma Rates as One of the Worst States for Health Care
U.S. News and World Report ranked Oklahoma 48th in health care. The ranking was based on three benchmarks: 1) access to care, 2) quality of care and 3) the overall health of the population. In its “Best States for Healthcare 2022” ranking, MoneyRates rated Oklahoma even worse, ranking it 50th. It was the third year […]
Oklahoma Ranks Among the Worst States for COVID Deaths
Under Kevin Stitt’s leadership, Oklahoma ranks among the worst states in the country in COVID deaths. In 2021, Oklahoma had a death rate of 251 per 100,000 people – the worst in the country, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. Census Bureau, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Oklahoma lost […]
Oklahoma Ranks Next to Last on Health Insurance Coverage
When it comes to the number of uninsured residents, only Texas ranks worse than Oklahoma. In 2020, more than 14% of Oklahoma residents were without health care coverage. Gov. Stitt opposed the most important health care initiative in the state to address the issue – a voter-approved state ballot measure that expanded Medicaid to keep […]
Oklahomans Pay More Than Residents in Other State for Health Care
Oklahomans spend more on health care on average than residents in 39 other states. Oklahomans spend on average $9,258 a year on health care, according to a recent analysis by World Population Review. This data point accounts for both the price of services and the amount of services used. Sources: Health Care Costs by State […]