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About Us

Office

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2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE
East Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334

Hours

Closed

• Sunday: closed
• Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: closed

All in Eastern Time Zone

Mission

The mission of the DCH is to provide Georgians with access to affordable, quality health care through effective planning, purchasing and oversight.

We are dedicated to A Healthy Georgia.

Goals

State of Georgia’s Key Goals for the Department of Community Health

• Healthy Georgia
• Responsible and Efficient Government, Fiscally Sound, Principled, Conservative

Department of Community Health’s Key Goals

• Improve health status of members in our plans by promoting healthy lifestyles, preventive care, disease management and disparity elimination.
• Promote access to quality health care at an affordable price.
• Ensure value in the department's healthcare services contracts.
• Increase effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of the department's health care programs.
• Ensure DCH has a qualified workforce with the necessary skills and competencies to meet current and future demand.

Purpose

Shaping the future of A Healthy Georgia by improving access and ensuring quality to strengthen the communities we serve.

Core Organizational Values

• Accessible and Affordable Health Care
• Program Integrity/Ethics
• Fiscal Responsibility and Efficiency
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• Innovative Technology
• Quality-driven Services
• Teamwork
• Respect for Others