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Hospital lawsuits target insured, Medicaid patients

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Hospitals in Oklahoma and across the nation have come under fire for filing lawsuits against patients for unpaid medical bills. In Oklahoma, hospital officials have suggested that expanding Medicaid to include able-bodied adults would significantly reduce such patient lawsuits. “Hospitals treat patients in medical emergencies before asking any questions about payment or insurance coverage, as…

Survey shows pastors have difficulties navigating music

Tulsa Beacon

For most pastors, the so-called “worship wars” over the style of the music used in their church have subsided, if they ever even felt that pressure. A new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found 15% of Protestant pastors in the U.S. say the biggest challenge they face in the area of music is navigating the…

Centenarians of Oklahoma are seeking 100-year-olds

Tulsa Beacon

How many people who are 100 or older are living in Oklahoma? More than 235, according to Centenarians of Oklahoma, a nonprofit volunteer group in Tulsa dedicated to tracking down centenarians and bestowing on them the honor they are due. “Our sole purpose is to honor (at no cost) Oklahoma citizens who have reached the…

Lecture series will focus on the history of World War I

Tulsa Beacon

Professor Darin Combs will speak on “The Russian Revolution and World War I” as part of the World War I public lecture series on from 7-8 p.m. September 17 at Tulsa Community College, 910 S. Boston. The free lecture will be in the Event Hall of the McKeon Center for Creativity. The next lectures are:…

Sarah Huckabee Sanders at COO

Tulsa Beacon

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host Sarah Huckabee Sanders as the speaker for the Leonard B. and Edith Gittinger Community Convocation on October 10. The convocation is open to the public. Limited seating is available. Tickets are required and available online at www.cofo.edu/sarahhuckabeesanders This event will take place in the Howell…

Political correctness excuses felonies

Tulsa Beacon

WASHINGTON, DC, Aug 30 — There are no more criminals living in San Francisco. In a decision that some would consider an extreme example of political correctness the city’s Board of Supervisors has proclaimed that “convicted felons” will now be known as “justice involved persons.” And, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], when…

Police watch speeders in September

Tulsa Beacon

During the month of September, the Tulsa Police Department will focus on posted speed violations and hazardous moving violations in active school zones (lights flashing) throughout the City of Tulsa.  Tulsa Police traffic officers and motorcycle officers will be randomly monitoring active school zones within the City of Tulsa during this action.  A citation issued…

Early detection of prostate cancer

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and while it typically grows slowly, it can be deadly. Physicians at Stephenson Cancer Center at OU Medicine recommend that men begin annual prostate cancer screening at age 50 — earlier if family history suggests greater risk. Urologic oncologist Michael Cookson,…

Census preparation in Oklahoma

Tulsa Beacon

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House of Representatives Speaker Charles McCall announced that the House will again use the redistricting process that was last used in 2011. In addition, the House will enhance the process further by soliciting input from the Oklahoma Supreme Court, executive branch and state, county and local officials in its redistricting effort,…

Home Affordability

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Tulsa is near the bottom in national real estate study Tulsa’s Real-Estate Market Health (1=Best; 150=Avg.) 211th – % of homes with negative equity 225th – Average days until sale 176th – Median home-price appreciation 263rd – Job growth rate 149th – Foreclosure rate 222nd – % of delinquent mortgage holders 207th – No. of…