Oologah Businesswoman Appointed To Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board

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OOLOGAH, Oklahoma -- Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has appointed Carol Robison of Oologah to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) Board.

OHCA manages the state's Medicaid program and oversees the purchase of health care benefits for state employees. The board oversees the authority and appoints an administrator to run the agency.

"The Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board plays an important role in our health care system by providing oversight of the management of our state Medicaid programs," Mary Fallin said. "As a former nurse and now as the chief executive of a health care staffing company, Carol Robison brings to the OHCA Board unique insight and experience in the health care industry. I know she will work hard to ensure the OHCA continues to deliver health care services in an efficient and effective manner."

Robison was given the "New Business of the Year" award by the Oologah Chamber of Commerce and was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Greater Tulsa Area Chamber of Commerce.