Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-3250.4: Hospitals within hospital district – License,

accreditation, and certification requirements – Participation in

federal medical programs.

Hospitals located within a hospital district:

1. Shall be licensed by the State Department of Health and

shall meet the standards, requirements and essentials of the Joint

Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations or the

American Osteopathic Association or meet Medicare certification by

the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Provided, the State

Commissioner of Health may waive any such standards, requirements

and essentials as the Commissioner deems necessary; and

2. May provide services and receive payments therefor pursuant

to Titles XVIII and XIX of the federal Social Security Act, and may

participate in other federal medical programs.