The Oklahoma Hospital Association is a trade association representing more than 129 hospitals and healthcare entities across the state of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Hospital Association is the voice of hospitals in Oklahoma. TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH AND WELFARE BY ENGAGING IN PROFESSIONAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION AS WELL AS SCIENTIFIC OR LITERARY RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF HOSPITAL AND OUT-PATIENT SERVICES. DURING 2016, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOTED TO CREATE A NEW NONPROFIT CORPORATION-OKLAHOMA HOSPITAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CHERI) - AS THE INTENDED SUCCESSOR TO OHERFT, TO DISSOLVE OHERFT, AND TO TRANSFER ITS ASSETS TO OHERI. THIS DISSOLUTION AND TRANSFER OF ASSETS OCCURRED DURING 2017