The Office of Countywide Healthcare Planning (OCHP) was created by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in FY 2003-04 to provide leadership in countywide health planning. The duties and responsibilities of OCHP, within the Health and Human Services strategic area, are to provide technical support and analysis to improve the countywide health service system.

OCHP's mission is to inform County government, healthcare leaders, and community stakeholders through researching, analyzing, and adapting best practices and developing new strategies that will enhance access to effective health and health-related services; improves the viability of Miami-Dade County’s health care delivery system and financing strategies; improves the health and well-being status indicators for Miami-Dade County residents; and increases individuals’ capabilities to effectively manage their own health. To achieve the departmental mission, OCHP provides the evidence and science-based research and analytical resources needed to inform community stakeholders and support decision-making by the Mayor, BCC, and the County Manager.

Two-Part Approach to Increasing Health Increasing Health Insurance Coverage and Outcomes though Miami- Dade Blue*

Blue Print

Miami- Dade County (MDC) has undertaken the challenge in meeting our 600,000 uninsured residents' needs. The Office of Countywide Healthcare Planning (OCHP), leads a two-part approach: Part I- the-low-cost comprehensive health insurance product, Miami- Dade Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida for those currently uninsured  residents (under age 65) and the work force(entities with up to 50 employees); and Part II - OCHP'S analysis and management of 4 core efforts: (1) transparency - data at community level, (2)  chronic disease management within FQHCs, (3) workforce value-added analysis of insurance and (4) premium assistance program.

* Miami-Dade Blue is insured by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. Miami-Dade County is not responsible for the operations or liabilities of this product.

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