Oklahoma organizations that rely on federal funds brace for impact as shutdown continues

Each day of the shutdown brings more worry to Green Country organizations that depend on federal funds.

For decades, Morton Comprehensive Health Services has provided care for Oklahoma's most vulnerable patients—those without insurance, on Medicaid, and on Medicare. Now, those services could be at risk.

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Morton counts on federal dollars to help pay for health care claims to the federal government. It also receives a federal grant that helps cover the cost of care and payroll.

“We are monitoring how fast our claims are being paid, are they being paid, so that we can pay our physicians,” said CEO Susan Savage.

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