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About RHAO

The Rural Health Association of Oklahoma began in 1996 with the vision of its founding members.  While the wording of the mission has changed, the RHAO Board of Directors has been committed to improving the health of rural Oklahomans.  RHAO focuses on the current mission of "serving as a united voice for Oklahomans in the promotion of rural health issues through advocacy, education, and leadership" by providing opportunities for leadership and education, as well as advocating on behalf of rural Oklahomans.

Our Mission

Our CHALLENGES.

  1. Declining Reimbursement Rates for Health Care Providers

  2. High Number of Uninsured Patients

  3. Hospital Closings

  4. Shortage of Healthcare Professionals

Hospital staff in hallway
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