By Darius Tahir, KFF Health News Bill Curry, 65, raises cattle on the same land in rural Oklahoma once owned by his father and generations before him. Each quarter, for several years, he has made the 2½-hour drive to Oklahoma City for an epidural in his spine to treat his back pain. But this year, because of a new Medicare program, Curry has traveled a little more often. In February, during one trip, he was told unexpectedly that he needed preapproval for the procedure. Then

The Tulsa County Medical Society (TCMS) hosted a fantastic evening of fun and friendship at our fifth annual Drillers Night on the Coors Light Deck at ONEOK Field. Members and their families gathered to enjoy a perfect summer night filled with baseball, delicious food, and great company. The lively atmosphere, complete with classic ballpark fare and stunning views of the game, offered a wonderful opportunity for members to relax, connect, and celebrate the camaraderie that ma

The Tulsa County Medical Society (TCMS) and the Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) proudly welcomed new medical residents to Tulsa this June with events held at both the Oklahoma State University (OSU) and University of Oklahoma (OU) campuses. These gatherings served not only as warm welcomes but also as opportunities to connect and learn more about organized medicine in Oklahoma. On June 16, TCMS and OSMA partnered with OSU to host lunch at the annual Crucial Conversa