Consultants – Advises and assists the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program in developing and implementing programs, to partner and to provide education and community-based services for people with arthritis and related conditions, and to reduce the disability of rheumatic disease and improve quality of life.
Delivery System - A sustainable, state-wide network that is connected contractually and strategically with MAOP that enables coordinated deployment of evidence-based interventions through out multiple delivery points with access to existing groups of people.
Support Partners - Organizations that provide technical assistance, training and project enhancement to MAOP.
Community Networks – A network of regional and local level organizations, community programs, special populations and volunteers connected with MAOP through the RACs that provide program delivery, donated space, referrals, etc.
Referral Network - A network of state-wide organizations that are connected with MAOP through a memorandum of understanding to promote and provide referrals to delivery system partners for physical activity and self-management interventions.