Integris Health Medical Group Announces Cuts Amid Medicaid and Medicare Funding Reductions

The healthcare provider cites expected $130M in net revenue loss due to federal funding cuts.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:55am

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A ghostly, glowing X-ray image of a stethoscope, its internal structure revealed as translucent lines against a dark background, conceptually representing the impact of healthcare funding reductions.Funding cuts to government healthcare programs force difficult decisions for providers like INTEGRIS Health.Oklahoma City Today

INTEGRIS Health Medical Group in Oklahoma City has announced a series of service line adjustments and workforce reductions in response to expected cuts in Medicaid and Medicare funding. The organization says the changes, which will take place over the next 3-6 months, are necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of INTEGRIS Health.

Why it matters

The cuts at INTEGRIS Health Medical Group reflect the broader financial challenges facing healthcare providers due to reductions in government healthcare program reimbursements. These types of service and staffing adjustments can disrupt patient care and access, particularly in underserved communities that rely on Medicaid and Medicare.

The details

INTEGRIS Health says the expected annual impact of the Medicaid and Medicare funding cuts, once fully implemented, will be a net revenue loss of $130 million. The organization is taking proactive steps to reduce services and staff in order to maintain its long-term viability and mission. The changes include either reducing the number of physicians in certain service lines or fully closing some clinics.

  • On April 16, 2026, INTEGRIS Health communicated the upcoming service line adjustments and workforce reductions.
  • The changes at INTEGRIS Health Medical Group will take place over the next 3-6 months.

The players

INTEGRIS Health Medical Group

A healthcare provider in Oklahoma City that is part of the larger INTEGRIS Health system.

Medicaid

A government health insurance program that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families.

Medicare

A government health insurance program that provides coverage for adults aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger people with disabilities.

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What’s next

INTEGRIS Health says the changes to service lines and clinics will take place over the next 3-6 months to ensure continuity of care for patients and provide time for providers and their teams to transition.

The takeaway

The cuts at INTEGRIS Health Medical Group highlight the broader financial pressures facing healthcare providers due to reductions in government healthcare program funding. These types of service and staffing adjustments can disrupt patient access to care, particularly for underserved communities that rely on Medicaid and Medicare.