Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, supports a request for an injunction against Medicaid managed care contract.

The Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) and other health organizations asked the Oklahoma Supreme Court to issue the injunction.

“The Oklahoma State Medical Association contends the Oklahoma Health Care Authority went outside its authority and circumvented the legislature in implementing $2 billion in managed care contracts,  said Standridge. “I completely agree and fully support the OSMA’s efforts.

“We’ve been told that these managed care companies would somehow improve care in our state.  However, a Dec. 16, 2020, study from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports that there are likely very serious, widespread problems with managed care plans throughout the nation, and these problems are leading to ‘injury and neglect’ of patients on Medicaid.