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