The Failure of Oklahoma Legislation to Protect Autoimmune Patients from Non-Medical Switching

Because of rising healthcare costs and a lack of state-level regulation of non-medical switching, the healthcare insurance system has become ever more complex for patients, insurers, and physicians. In Oklahoma, current legislation fails to address non-medical switching and only regulates step therapy. This brief will cover gaps in Oklahoma legislation regarding non-medical switching, highlight the detrimental impacts on autoimmune patients, and propose realistic policy solutions.

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Ayat Nayyer

October 30, 2026

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Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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Other Fellowship Capstones

Healthcare Disparities for Disabled Individuals

Freedom of Movement: The Case for Equitable, Beautiful, and Sustainable Urban Infrastructure in the U.S.

Putting the CARE in Health Care: Reforming Pharmaceutical Pricing