About OAHP

A statewide trade association, OAHP represents licensed health plans in Ohio. As such, it speaks for the health plan industry in the state, promoting the development and operation of comprehensive health plans delivering high-quality, cost-effective care. The association was founded in 1980.

OAHP engages in advocacy programs at the state level concerning issues that affect Ohio's licensed health plans and over 6 million individuals receiving health care benefits through them. The association fosters the development of high standards of operation, and provides information and education to assist members in meeting and maintaining these standards.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Ohio Association of Health Plans is to promote and advocate quality health care and access to a variety of affordable health care benefits for all consumers in Ohio.

Philosophy of Care
We represent a philosophy of health care that emphasizes active partnerships between patients and their physicians. We believe that comprehensive health care is best provided by networks of health care professionals who are willing to be held accountable for the quality of their services and the satisfaction of their patients. We are committed to high standards of quality and professional ethics, and to the principle that patients come first.

•	We believe that patients should have the right care, at the right time, in the right setting. This includes comprehensive care for acute and chronic illnesses, as well as preventive care - in the hospital, at the doctor's office, and at home.
•	We believe all health care professionals should be held accountable for the quality of the services they provide and for the satisfaction of their patients.
•	We believe that patients should have a choice within their health plans of physicians who meet high standards of professional training and experience - and that informed choice, and the freedom to change physicians, are essential to building active partnerships between patients and doctors.
•	We believe that health care decisions should be the shared responsibility of patients, their families, and health care professionals, and we encourage physicians to share information with patients on their health status, medical conditions, and treatment options.
•	We believe that consumers have a right to information about health plans and how they work.
•	We believe working with people to keep them healthy is as important as making them well. We value prevention as a key component of comprehensive care - reducing the risks of illness and helping to treat small problems before they can become more severe.
•	We believe that access to affordable, comprehensive care gives consumers the value they expect and contributes to the peace of mind that is essential to good health.