Georgia Department of Community Health
Government Administration
Atlanta, Georgia 11,190 followers
We are dedicated to A Healthy Georgia!
About us
The Georgia Department of Community Health serves as the lead agency for Georgia Medicaid and Georgia PeachCare for Kids®, and oversees the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, State Health Benefit Plan, and State Office of Rural Health, among other divisions. Through effective planning, purchasing and oversight, DCH provides access to affordable, quality health care to millions of Georgians, including some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Website
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http://dch.georgia.gov/
External link for Georgia Department of Community Health
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1999
Locations
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Primary
2 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SE
East Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30334, US
Employees at Georgia Department of Community Health
Updates
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Georgia Pathways to Coverage creates a new option to affordable healthcare coverage and healthier communities. If you’re not eligible for traditional Medicaid, you may qualify for Pathways. Visit https://lnkd.in/eTxm3eVc for more information and to apply.
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The State Office of Rural Health’s Dual Track Rural Hospital Support program awarded grants totaling $6 million to 13 Georgia rural hospitals. Grantees have the option of choosing between funding new or existing graduate medical education programs or direct hospital support through a single application process. To read more about the grant and awardees, click here https://lnkd.in/d2P_7Z2w
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Catch the Pathways Campaign Team at upcoming community events. Learn more about FREE health insurance that could get you covered! Kennesaw, GA: Friday, August 16-17- Pigs & Peaches BBQ Food Festival Americus, GA: Monday, August 19 – Annual Student Showcase at Georgia Southwestern State University Newnan GA: Saturday, August 24- Coweta Health and Wellness Fair For location details and more information, click here https://lnkd.in/e77qNTx3.
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DCH Deputy Commissioner Grant Thomas recently shared with Metro Atlanta CEO how DCH is embracing innovative solutions to fit Georgia’s healthcare needs, including how the agency is working to help strengthen Georgia’s healthcare workforce to meet growing service demands. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/enXhggSy
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DCH leadership and Healthcare Facility Regulation Division were proud to join the Georgia Health Care Association summer convention where agency officials discussed with providers the challenges and opportunities facing Georgia’s long-term care sector. We commend the work GHCA is doing for its members to improve the quality of life for persons requiring post-acute care and long-term health care.
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The Medicaid team at DCH, working with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, recently secured approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for historic Medicaid provider rate increases in the NOW and COMP waivers to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read more at https://lnkd.in/g7A8-8sE
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Check https://lnkd.in/eupyQQZd for the State Health Benefit Plan Request for Information concerning pharmacy benefit manager services. We’re seeking responses from PBMs and pharmacy stakeholders. The response deadline is Wednesday, August 14, 2024.