CHFS Program Support Agencies
Let’s take a look at CHFS Support Agencies in more detail. Click each box to expand for more information.
Please also refer to the CHFS website for additional information.
Kentucky Health Information Exchange
Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHIE) – A health information system that provides interoperability and secured health information exchange between physicians, hospitals, and laboratories across the state.
Office of Administrative and Technology Services (OATS)
Office of Administrative and Technology Services (OATS) – Provides development and maintenance of cabinet systems related to eligibility, Medicaid, social support services, and strategic services.
Office of Communications and Administrative Review
Office of Communications and Administrative Review – Administers Cabinet media and public relations functions and administrative review.
Office of Health Policy
Office of Health Policy – Ensures efficient and cost-effective health planning and policy research. The office includes Certificate of Need and Health Policy Development.
Office of Human Resource Management
Office of Human Resource Management – Administers internal personnel programs including payroll, EEO investigations, disciplinary procedures, ADA compliance, oversight of the Limited English Proficiency program, exit interviews, satisfaction surveys and hiring new employees.
Office of Inspector General
Office of Inspector General – Regulates health care and child care facilities statewide and also performs audits and investigations related to abuse of CHFS related programs.
Office of Legal Services
Office of Legal Services – Provides legal advice and assistance to all units of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Office of Ombudsman
Office of Ombudsman – Serves as an information and communication resource, an advisor and dispute resolution office.
Office of Policy and Budget
Office of Policy and Budget – Supports the Office of the Secretary and coordinates with various Cabinet agencies in areas involving budgets, contracts, policies and regulations.