Recent activity at Georgia Department of Community Health
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Board of Community Health Agenda
The board meeting agenda includes an Audit Committee report, the Commissioner's report, and the final adoption of rules and regulations for birth centers. Additionally, the agenda covers the initial adoption of a State Plan Amendment regarding modifications to the retroactive Medicaid eligibility period and an informational update on the GREAT Health Rural Health Transformation Program.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Department Of Community Health Board Board Meeting
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The Board meeting included an update from the Audit Committee regarding various federal and state audits, specifically concerning clinical diagnostic laboratory services and resulting financial recoupments. The Commissioner provided updates on the Rural Health Transformation Program, the PACE program for elderly care, and changes to the state health benefit plan, including making the weight loss program an optional service. Additionally, the Board discussed the Working Families Tax Cut Act regarding Medicaid eligibility and formally adopted revised rules for birth centers. Employee service milestones were also recognized during the session.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting
Great Health Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee meeting provided administrative updates regarding the Rural Health Transformation Program, including the management of federal grants and the status of 116 executed contracts. Key discussions focused on Initiative One, which addresses hospital-related budgets and pre-implementation work for the AHEAD model to improve long-term rural health sustainability. The committee also covered compliance requirements with CMS guidelines, announced an upcoming webinar on global budgeting, and discussed scheduling adjustments for future monthly meetings.
Aug 31, 2026·Board meeting
Great Health Advisory Committee Inaugural Meeting
The inaugural meeting served to introduce the Great Health Advisory Committee and outline its purpose regarding the rural health transformation program. Discussions focused on the program's objectives, which include improving rural healthcare access and viability across the state, and utilizing the expertise of committee members to guide future decision-making. The session also addressed the program's current progress, the importance of federal evaluation, and a collaborative commitment from participants to support the mission of delivering better healthcare outcomes in rural communities.