Oklahoma mental health providers say they’re owed nearly $150M in reimbursements

Oklahoma mental health providers say they’re owed nearly $150M in reimbursements

OKLAHOMA CITY — Behavioral health providers contracted with Oklahoma’s mental health department are no longer being reimbursed for some services provided and can’t sustain the cost, an industry advocate said.

Oklahoma mental health providers say they're owed nearly $150M in reimbursements • Oklahoma Voice

Mental Health Commissioner Allie Friesen speaks at a meeting April 17 at the state Capitol with House lawmakers reviewing her agency's finances. (Photo by Emma Murphy/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Behavioral health providers contracted with Oklahoma’s mental health department are no longer being reimbursed for some services provided and can’t sustain the cost, an industry advocate said.  Green Country Behavioral Health Services has not been rei…

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Mental health providers say Okla owes $150M in payments

Oklahoma mental health providers aren’t being reimbursed for some services by the state and can’t keep covering the cost, an industry advocate says.