THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH

About Us

The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) was created in 1999 to serve as the lead agency for health care planning and purchasing issues in Georgia. The General Assembly created DCH by consolidating four agencies involved in purchasing, planning and regulating health care. In 2009, the Division of Public Health and Emergency Preparedness transitioned to DCH. The department is also designated as the single state agency for Medicaid.

Mission Statement

· ACCESS to affordable, quality health care in our communities
· RESPONSIBLE health planning and use of health care resources
· HEALTHY behaviors and improved health outcomes

DCH Health Policy Priorities 2009

· Medicaid Transformation
· Health Care Consumerism
· Financial & Program Integrity
· Health Improvement
· Solutions for the Uninsured
· Workforce Development
· PeachCare for KidsTM Program Stability
· Customer Service

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List of Board Meetings for Department of Community Health

The Board of Community Health
The Georgia Department of Community Health is governed by a nine-person board appointed by the Governor. The board meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted. Future meeting dates and locations are listed below.

Meeting Dates for 2010
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12
August 26
September 9
October 14
November 11
December 9

Committee Meetings are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.Board Meetings are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.

Meeting location*: 5th floor, 2 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA, unless otherwise noted.

Contact the Board

*Locations are subject to change

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