The board decided to further research this subject before making any decisions.  They want to gather more information and examine the different aspects of the issue. 

The questions being considered at this time are:

Where services can be provided by the candidate?

What is the definition of ‘available’ for the onsite supervisor requirement?

What is the accurate language to properly define employee vs. contractor regulations? 

Currently no rules have been changed or any action been taken regarding these issues. Until the board conducts further investigation the current rules will remain. These rules have been in place since 2009; however the interpretation of the rule has become the issue.

This will be further discussed in the upcoming board meeting in February. We encourage all of those involved to email the board and state your case. The more involvement and informative we are will help provide a better understanding of operations and clarification of needs for the upcoming changes.

About OrionNet Systems

OrionNet is an Oklahoma small business founded in 2001. OrionNet has designed, developed and supported applications created both for the client-server and web environments, as well as developing, marketing and supporting a commercial application for the counseling centers industry.

Visit the OrionNet Systems’ website, www.iorion.com, or their social media pages, https://twitter.com/ThinkHealth & https://www.facebook.com/pages/OrionNet-Systems/139352156150090 for more information.

About the Oklahoma Health Care Authority

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is the primary entity in the state of Oklahoma charged with controlling costs of state-purchased health care. https://www.okhca.org/PolicyBlog.aspx

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