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Episode 31: Commissioner Mulready talks with Oklahoma Insurance Deputy Commissioner Mike Rhoads about his role at OID. They cover various topics, including health insurance coverage, home insurance, natural disasters, and how the Consumer Assistance Division supports Oklahomans.
Mike RhoadsMr. Rhoads joined OID in 2011, bringing over 40 years of executive experience to the team. His career includes 25 years with a leading insurance company, followed by a consultancy role specializing in the insurance industry across Oklahoma and Texas. He currently leads the Consumer Services division.

Episode 30: In this episode, Commissioner Mulready sits down with Representative Mark Tedford (R-Tulsa) and OID’s Government & Community Affairs Director Ashley Scott to discuss HB3089 – Strengthen Oklahoma Homes Act. Listen as they explain how this bill will help the Oklahoma consumer.
Mark TedfordRep. Tedford began representing House District 69, including Bixby, Jenks, and Tulsa, in the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2022. Serving on key committees like Common Education and Insurance, Tedford, a Tulsa County resident, has been involved in the insurance industry since 1992, earning accolades such as the “Blue Ribbon Small Business Award.” Notably, he champions initiatives like HB 3089.

In this episode, Commissioner Mulready sits down with mental health reform advocate Cathy Costello to discuss mental health care, parity and access to care in Oklahoma.
Cathy, originally from Overland Park, Kansas, pursued her passion for classical music and opera, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, where she met her husband, Mark Costello. They settled in Edmond, Oklahoma, raising five children while working in education and building small businesses together. Mark's political career as the Oklahoma State Labor Commissioner was supported by Cathy until his tragic death in 2015, when their oldest son, battling schizoaffective disorder, fatally stabbed Mark. Since then, Cathy has become a vocal advocate for mental health reform, testifying before senate committees and championing legislation like the Labor Commissioner Mark Costello Act. She travels nationwide sharing her story and serves on numerous mental health advocacy boards, aiming to prevent similar tragedies and support the millions affected by mental illness in America.

Commissioner Mulready visits with Katy Spangler, Principal at Spangler Strategies, delving into the present landscape of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).  Discussion includes intended applications and benefits of an HSA.
Katy SpanglerKaty Spangler, Principal at Spangler Strategies, is a seasoned expert in health care policy, advocacy and coalition building.  She serves as Senior Advisor to the American Benefits Council and the Alliance to Fight the 40, dedicated to safeguarding employer-provided health coverage.  With extensive experience in senior health policy roles and co-founding VBID Health, Katy is widely respected for her insights and expertise.

Insurance prices are soaring and homeowners in states prone to natural disasters have been hit the hardest. In this episode, Commissioner Mulready sits down with Kayla Blount, Principal/Advisor at 317 Insurance Advisors to discuss Oklahoma rates and what the consumer can do about it.
Kayla Blount, Principal/Advisor at 317 Insurance Advisors, began her insurance journey at Liberty Mutual, excelling and earning awards through dedication. In July 2019, she boldly became the owner of 317 Insurance Advisors, emphasizing personalized coverage tailored to each client's needs, guided by values rooted in faith.

Over 50 million Americans have a mental illness, but more than half (55%) of adults with a mental illness don’t receive treatment. Oklahoma ranks 38th in mental health care. In this episode, Commissioner Mulready sits down with Zack Stoycoff, Executive Director, Healthy Minds Policy Initiative, to discuss where we stand in Oklahoma with Mental Health Care and Coverage.
With over a decade of dedicated experience delving into public policy in Oklahoma, Zack is a seasoned professional with a passion for advancing community well-being. In his role at Healthy Minds, he orchestrates a dedicated team, overseeing comprehensive data analysis, examining best practices, and assessing community needs. This invaluable work informs, and shapes state and local policy dialogues related to mental health and substance use disorders.