DCH wishes everyone a happy, healthy and safe Fourth of July!

Commissioner Carlson attended the Georgia Chamber’s Spring Government Affairs Council meeting on St. Simons Island. He participated in a discussion on health care in the state, addressing increased Medicaid reimbursement rates, strengthening the healthcare workforce, & more.

In FY2023, the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division issued 1,463 licenses for new healthcare facilities and completed more than 8,035 surveys. We’re working hard to promote compliance in Georgia’s healthcare facilities. Learn more: dch.georgia.gov/divisionsoffic…

Congratulations to the 16 recent graduates of DCH’s Aspiring Leadership Experience! It is a nine-month development opportunity for our rising stars to learn leadership skills while gaining insights and expertise necessary for career advancement.

Join us! We’re hiring a director of operations for the Healthcare Facility Regulation Division who will oversee operations of programs of regulatory review and enforcement in a variety of areas. Apply now: governmentjobs.com/careers/dchga/…

In FY2023, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) recovered $62M from third party liability recoveries and completed 56,985 criminal record checks for healthcare facilities’ staff and volunteers.

Learn about free health insurance through Georgia Pathways™ to Coverage and how to apply Sunday, August 11 at the Westside Community Health Fair in Atlanta! See pathways.georgia.gov for what you need to bring to apply.

This video spotlights the advisory board that oversees the Georgia Farmworker Health Program and how the board works with local organizations toward improving health outcomes for Georgia’s migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families. youtu.be/Z5Bk5Px_32U?si…

DCH salutes Georgia surveyors who work tirelessly to promote quality, safety, and compliance in many of the state’s healthcare facilities.

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.

DCH Deputy Commissioner Grant Thomas recently shared in a video with Metro Atlanta CEO how DCH is making strategic investments to advance healthcare access in Georgia. Watch the video here: metroatlantaceo.com/video/2024/07/…

The State Office of Rural Health’s Dual Track Rural Hospital Support program awarded grants totaling $6 million to 13 Georgia rural hospitals. To read more about the grant and awardees, click here gov.georgia.gov/press-releases…

The second meeting of the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission will be held via Zoom on Thursday, September 5 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. EST. You may access the meeting link at dch.georgia.gov/comprehensive-….

Georgia Medicaid members are eligible for a free smart phone with unlimited talk, unlimited text, and 4.5 GB of data with the Georgia Lifeline program. For more information and the enroll, visit mybenefitphone.com.

Commissioner Carlson recently participated in a roundtable discussion on the Patients First Act with Gov. Brian Kemp, and Insurance Commissioner John King. Watch: youtube.com/live/50l5he-fj…

DCH’s Healthcare Facility Regulation Division hosted the national Association of Health Facility Survey Agencies Annual Training Conference in Atlanta. The conference provided networking and educational sessions for state agencies that survey healthcare facilities.

The PeachCare for Kids® program will resume co-payments for all enrollees effective Oct. 1, 2024. The state will also resume monthly premiums for all new applicants and renewals that occur on or after October 1, 2024. For more information, visit dch.georgia.gov/peachcare-kids.