Register now for OHA Advocacy Days, April 16-17

Posted on: 3/29/19


OHA’s Advocacy Day activities offer opportunities for you and others from your hospital to learn more about the legislative process, key issues facing health care and strategies for building relationships and taking action. Spend time with your legislators in a more relaxed social setting, as well as visit them in their offices at the Capitol. Join your colleagues from across the state and make your voice heard.

Agenda:

Tuesday, April 16, all events at Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City
1:30-3:30 p.m. – OHA Board meeting (open to all members)

3:30-4:30 p.m. – Advocacy in Action: Lessons from the Field (panel discussion)
A panel of experts will discuss the most effective way to build a relationship with your legislator before you need to ask them for a vote. Former Speaker of the House Kris Steele and Lucky Lamons, former legislator/current chief advocacy officer for St. John Health System, will join Jimmy Leopard, CEO of Wagoner Community Hospital, and Jay Johnson, CEO of Duncan Regional Hospital to provide their unique perspectives on the political process. You will come away with ideas and strategies to get to know your legislator and to involve your community leaders.

5 -7 p.m. – Legislative Reception
OHA members and legislators are invited to attend a reception. Please contact your legislators and invite them to meet you there. The reception offers the opportunity to talk with legislators in a casual setting.
Wednesday, April 17
8:30-9:30 a.m. – Member Briefing at OHA seminar center
Members will hear key talking points and “the ask” of legislators when key votes come up.

9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – State Capitol Visits
Members go to the Capitol and meet with their individual legislators to discuss key issues affecting their hospital.
Registration is needed for these events and there is a $30 registration fee for the Tuesday, April 16 events only for those not in the OHA-PAC Ben Franklin Club. There is no fee to attend the Wednesday, April 17 events. For more information and to register, click here. 

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.