ABOUT US
Unusual origins. Measurable purpose.
Oklahomans Partnering for Health was incorporated as an Oklahoma nonprofit corporation on January 3, 2025, and operates as a social-welfare organization under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. OPFH was created to address Oklahoma’s persistent position near the bottom of America’s Health Rankings through public education, issue advocacy and evidence-based public policy.
OPFH fills a distinctive role: a statewide coalition focused on measurable population-health improvement rather than the interests of any single sector. Our long-term objective is clear—move Oklahoma from 45th to 35th by 2035 and publicly track the policies and outcomes that can get us there.
Founders
Tim Pehrson
OPFH BOARD CHAIR
President and CEO, INTEGRIS Health
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Tim Pehrson is president and chief executive officer of INTEGRIS Health. He joined INTEGRIS in 2018 after a distinguished career with Intermountain Healthcare in Utah, where he held senior operational and continuous-improvement leadership roles. At INTEGRIS, he introduced the INTEGRIS Health Way, an operating model that engages caregivers in continuous improvement and emphasizes quality, affordability and value.
Pehrson’s experience in a consistently high-performing state convinced him that Oklahoma needed a sustained coalition extending beyond hospital walls. OPFH began as his vision for uniting health-system, business, tribal and public-policy leaders around a common set of measurable goals.
At OPFH, Pehrson serves on the board of OPFH and helps align organizational leaders around the 35th by 2035 strategy.
Cliff Robertson, MD
OPFH BOARD VICE CHAIR
President and CEO, Saint Francis Health System
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Cliff Robertson, MD, MBA, is president and chief executive officer of Saint Francis Health System. A family physician and experienced health-care executive, Dr. Robertson brings more than two decades of leadership across clinical care, private business and health-system operations. Before joining Saint Francis, he served in senior leadership roles with CHI Health and CommonSpirit Health.
Dr. Robertson joined Pehrson and Treat in establishing OPFH’s independent governance and cross-sector mission. His perspective bridges the distance between statewide policy goals and the practical realities faced by patients, clinicians and communities.
At OPFH, Dr. Robertson serves on the board of OPFH and brings the perspective of both a physician and a statewide health-system leader.
Greg Treat
OPFH Founding President of the Board
Former Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore
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Greg Treat represented Oklahoma Senate District 47 from 2011 through 2024 and served as President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. During fourteen years in public office, he developed extensive experience in state budgeting, legislative strategy, coalition building and the implementation of complex public policy.
Treat joined Pehrson and Dr. Robertson in founding OPFH and now leads the organization’s strategy, member development, policy agenda and external engagement as a consultant and board member. His role is to translate data and member-driven priorities into practical legislative, administrative and public-education initiatives.
Independent governance
OPFH establishes its own policy agenda and operates independently of any single hospital, health system, trade association, industry or political party. Its governance structure is designed to support candid cross-sector collaboration and decisions based on Oklahoma’s statewide health needs.
Independent by design.
Cross-sector by necessity.
Accountable to measurable results.
“The corporation shall act on its own accord, distinct from and not in coordination with the Oklahoma Hospital Association or any other affiliated healthcare-focused lobbying entity.”
Bylaws Article I.3 of Oklahomans Partnering for Health, Inc., January 3, 2025.
What OPFH is not
Not controlled by external interests
OPFH establishes its own agenda and is not subordinate to any single health system, trade association, industry, or political party.
Not a traditional charity
OPFH is a 501(c)(4) social-welfare organization, not a 501(c)(3) charitable or grant-making institution.
Not a single-sector entity
OPFH is not limited to health-care organizations but instead unites diverse leaders from business, tribal government, academic, and civic sectors.
Not a direct care or grant provider
OPFH does not deliver clinical care or operate a grant program; its focus is exclusively on policy, accountability, and statewide collaboration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oklahomans Partnering for Health a hospital association?
No. OPFH is an independent 501(c)(4) public-policy coalition. Health systems participate alongside businesses, insurers, tribal governments, academic institutions and civic leaders, but no single sector controls the organization or its policy agenda.
Is OPFH a charity or grant-making organization?
No. OPFH is a 501(c)(4) social-welfare organization, not a 501(c)(3) charity, and it does not operate a grant program. Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income-tax purposes. Organizations should consult their tax advisers regarding the treatment of membership payments or other support.
Does OPFH provide health-care services or wellness programs?
No. OPFH does not deliver clinical care, administer employer wellness programs or provide direct services to individuals. Its work focuses on public education, policy development, issue advocacy, coalition building and measurable statewide accountability.
Is OPFH partisan or affiliated with candidates?
No. OPFH is nonpartisan and is not affiliated with any political party or candidate. As a 501(c)(4), it may engage in public education, lobbying, issue advocacy and other activities permitted by applicable law.
Who funds Oklahomans Partnering for Health?
OPFH is supported by member organizations from multiple sectors of Oklahoma’s economy. The public partner list reflects organizations that authorize disclosure. Some members may choose to remain private under their internal policies.
Who founded Oklahomans Partnering for Health?
Tim Pehrson conceived OPFH and recruited Cliff Robertson, MD, and Greg Treat to help establish the organization. The three served on the founding board when OPFH was incorporated on January 3, 2025. Pehrson is board chair, Dr. Robertson is board vice chair, and Treat is founding president of the board and is tasked with implementing the organization’s strategy.
Reach out & get involved
Ready to help move Oklahoma from 45th to 35th by 2035? Start a conversation about coalition membership, policy expertise, research support or community engagement.