Business Details
33 Years
experience
Strengthening Oklahoma's Healthcare Access
Founded in 1993, the Oklahoma Primary Care Association has dedicated itself to addressing healthcare disparities across Oklahoma. Our organization collaborates with community health centers, safety-net providers, and patients to ensure equitable access to affordable, community-based healthcare. With over three decades of experience, we provide technical assistance, training, and advocacy to strengthen the capacity of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and improve health outcomes for underserved populations. Our team combines clinical expertise with policy advocacy to reduce barriers to care, offering sliding fee scales, integrated services, and partnerships that address social determinants of health. As a trusted statewide leader, we prioritize patient-centered care, workforce development, and systemic improvements that benefit both rural and urban communities.Our commitment to transparency, community governance, and measurable impact has saved Oklahomans over $45 million annually while maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate. Through annual conferences, compliance training, and one-on-one consulting, we empower healthcare providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services that prevent chronic illness and reduce emergency department visits. Our work reflects a deep understanding of local healthcare needs, supported by federal and state partnerships that drive sustainable improvements in public health.
Services
Primary Care Services
Dental Care
Behavioral Health Services
Vision Care
Nutrition Counseling
Substance Abuse Treatment
Clinical Quality Improvement
Workforce Development Training
Policy Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We partner with 22 community health centers operating across 170+ Oklahoma locations.
- Our sliding fee scale saves Oklahomans over $45 million annually in healthcare costs.
- 97% of patients recommend their local health center to others in the community.
- We provide FQHC compliance training and technical assistance to improve care quality.
- Our advocacy efforts have secured bipartisan support for community health initiatives.
What people say
Affordable care
Integrated services
Community-focused
Cost-effective
Preventive approach
Services
Primary Care Services
Community Health Centers provide comprehensive primary care including preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and acute care visits. Our patient-centered approach combines medical treatment with education to empower individuals to manage their health. These services are accessible to all income levels through sliding fee scales and insurance acceptance.
Behavioral Health Services
Integrated behavioral health services address mental health conditions and substance use disorders alongside physical health needs. Our providers use evidence-based practices to treat depression, anxiety, and addiction while coordinating care with primary care teams for holistic treatment outcomes.
Clinical Quality Improvement
We offer technical assistance to health centers implementing quality improvement initiatives focused on HIV treatment, heart health, diabetes management, and social determinants of health. Our programs help providers achieve Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) accreditation and optimize electronic health records for better patient outcomes.
Workforce Development Training
Annual conferences and specialized trainings cover FQHC compliance, team-based care models, and emergency preparedness. These programs equip healthcare professionals with skills to implement best practices in community health settings while maintaining federal funding requirements.
Policy Advocacy
Our advocacy efforts promote policies that strengthen community health centers through federal and state funding support. We educate policymakers about the economic benefits of preventive care and work to expand access to underserved populations through legislative partnerships and public awareness campaigns.
Questions
What are Community Health Centers?
Community Health Centers provide comprehensive primary care, dental, and behavioral health services to underserved populations regardless of ability to pay. They operate under federal guidelines as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
How do I find a health center near me?
Use our online map to search by zip code or service type. We have 22 member health centers operating across 170+ locations throughout Oklahoma, including both rural and urban areas.
What payment options are available?
Health centers accept Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and offer sliding fee discounts based on income. No patient is turned away due to inability to pay.
Do you offer training programs for healthcare providers?
Yes, we provide FQHC compliance training, clinical improvement workshops, and annual conferences covering topics like team-based care, electronic health records optimization, and behavioral health integration.
How does OKPCA improve healthcare access?
We strengthen healthcare access through advocacy for funding support, technical assistance to health centers, workforce development programs, and community partnerships that address social determinants of health.
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