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OKFAHC Urges Governor Stitt to Veto Proposed “Pill Tax” in SB 2074
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare (OKFAHC) is urging Governor Kevin Stitt to veto Senate Bill 2074 , which would increase the cost of prescription medications for Oklahoma families. The bill has passed the Legislature and is now headed to the Governor’s desk. SB 2074 establishes a new, state-mandated dispensing fee tied to a government-set benchmark, adding roughly $10 or more to every prescription filled in Oklahoma. “This is a direct cost incre
OKFAHC
Apr 201 min read


Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare Warns Proposed Pharmacy Legislation Will Raise Prescription Costs for Patients
Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare (OKFAHC) is raising concerns about legislation advancing at the State Capitol that would increase prescription drug costs for patients, employers, and taxpayers across Oklahoma. Originally introduced as an effort to support independent pharmacies, House Bill 3538 included provisions that would have disrupted access to mail-order medications relied upon by many Oklahomans, including veterans. After hearing concerns from patients and
OKFAHC
Mar 312 min read


Julie McKone/OKFAHC Discusses Two Bills That Could Increase Prices at the Dentist Office for Oklahoma Families
Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare (OKFAHC) Executive Director Julie McKone was featured on Freedom’s First News (96.9 FM) to discuss concerns about two state bills that she says will likely raise consumer prices at the dentist office. During the interview, McKone explained why OKFAHC opposes Senate Bill 1942 and its companion, House Bill 4329. While the bills are being promoted as “transparency” measures and a way to restore pricing authority to dentists, Julie outl
OKFAHC
Mar 22 min read
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