OHA members attend AHA meeting in D.C.

Posted on: 4/12/19


 
Left to right are Jay Johnson, Sen. James Lankford, Richie Splitt, and Patti Davis.
A contingent of five hospital leaders from Oklahoma attended the American Hospital Association (AHA) Annual Meeting and Capitol Hill visits earlier this week in Washington, D.C. Attending were Jay Johnson, OHA board chairman, president & CEO, Duncan Regional Hospital; Shari Murphree, CEO, Willow Crest Hospital, Miami; Richie Splitt, president & CEO, Norman Regional Health System; Bruce Lawrence; and Patti Davis, OHA president.

The AHA used a revamped agenda and energized the format at a new location, the Marriott Marquis. The lineup of incredible speakers included Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Presidential Historian Jon Meacham, and Colin Powell.

Oklahoma hospital leaders met with Rep. Frank Lucas, Rep. Kendra Horn and Sen. James Lankford. Meetings were also held with the staffs of Rep. Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Tom Cole, and Sen. Jim Inhofe. Topics included the need for financial stabilization in Medicare, workforce issues related to addressing health professionals shortages, the 340B program, extending the disproportionate share program, and bills to strengthen rural hospitals.

Members of Congress will be coming home on April 15. This is an excellent time to work on developing relationships with your congressional leaders. (Patti Davis)

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.