The Ohio Hospital Association was established in 1915 and currently represents 170 hospitals and 40 health systems throughout Ohio. OHA has more than 1,900 personal members of 11 affiliated societies, representing disciplines from hospital marketing to human resources. The association is governed by a 21-member Board of Trustees which includes representatives from each of OHA's four districts – Central, Northeast, Northwest, and Southwest. Current and potential member hospitals adhere to a dues structure established by the Board of Trustees.

OHA works to help its members do what they do best – meet the health care needs of their communities. Whether it's a problem affecting small and rural hospitals, teaching hospitals, specialty hospitals, urban or suburban hospitals, an individual member or specific professional group, OHA is ready to serve. OHA's many accomplishments during 2007 highlight these efforts.

Vision for the Community of Hospitals
Ohio hospitals share a common vision. They lead the way in a future where every person has access to care and incentives to promote good health. They build and nurture partnerships to care for and strengthen their communities. Passionate in their commitment, Ohio’s hospitals are exemplary caregivers, business leaders, and advocates for the underserved. People embrace them as a valued community asset, providing maximum political credibility. Adequate funding frees hospitals from financial constraints and invites innovation. Hospitals’ pure and unwavering dedication to meeting health needs inspires in those who work there a sense of pride, satisfaction, and fulfillment.

From that vision, seven strategic initiatives were born to realize the possible future - quality and patient safety, adequate reimbursement, a committed workforce, hospitals leading the way to prosperous and healthy communities, hospital leadership in the community, accountability and strong hospital-physician relations.