Bill > HB3975

This bill establishes the "Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Program" (ORHT) to oversee federal funds received by the State Department of Health and its partner agencies for rural health initiatives, specifically referencing the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHT) created by federal Public Law No. 119-21. The State Department of Health is designated as the lead agency, responsible for interacting with the federal government regarding fund disbursement and reporting. The bill mandates annual reports by January 31st to various state officials and publication on the Department's website, detailing program progress, expenditures, and any changes made to the original application submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), with quarterly progress reports on projects and fund expenditures also to be posted online. It also creates the "Oklahoma Rural Health Transformation Revolving Fund" within the State Treasury, which will hold all monies received for the RHT Program overseen by CMS, with these funds being continuously appropriated for approved projects and programs. The State Department of Health is authorized to enter into agreements, known as memoranda of understanding, with partner agencies to spend funds from this revolving fund, but only for purposes directly related to completing RHT Program projects. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb3975&Session=2600