Three Oklahoma physician groups expressed concerns about State Question 744 and its potential impact on access to healthcare. Passing the bill would divert funding away from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and other public health programs, doing a disservice to Oklahoma's poor and medically underserved. Every dollar taken from the OHCA to fund State Question 744 would result in a $3 loss in funds for healthcare. This could potentially devastate children's health in Oklahoma as almost half receive Medicaid coverage, which may face a $1.5 billion cut. Cutting OHCA funding could also worsen Oklahoma's physician shortage in rural areas by lowering reimbursement rates. While improving education is supported, tying legislative hands and reducing other vital state services is not