As used in this section “health care district” means a subordinate health care entity that better promotes efficient administration of health care service delivery for counties with a population of one hundred thousand (100,000) or less to eligible persons in this state.
B. A locally designated health care district shall:
1. Coordinate the delivery of health care services in local jurisdictions such as municipalities and counties; provided, however, jurisdictions containing multiple areas shall be contiguous and shall possess commonality as it relates to need;
2. Be authorized to adjust Medicaid provider rates above the state minimum established by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority;
3. Be authorized to contract with employer-sponsored health plans or private health plans to provide services to Medicaid and indigent beneficiaries; and
4. Be authorized to expand health care services or health care providers within health care districts.