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.

In this capacity, 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.