Background/History

In December 2005, Governor Bill Richardson called upon the Regents of the University of New Mexico to conduct a special statewide summit to address UNM Hospital’s public mission and the concerns of uncompensated care costs.

At the Summit, Executive Vice President for Health Sciences, Dr. Paul Roth, announced several policy changes and new initiatives, including the creation of an Office of Community Affairs and a Community Affairs Advisory Council.

Timeline
November 2007 First Community Forum: UNM Health Care Services: A Community Perspective on Access and Spending
October 2007 OCA and Commissioner Archuleta host "Pathways: a Community Outcomes Production Model"
July 2007 CAAC holds first annual planning retreat
March 2007 First HSC Leadership Tour to Southeast Heights
June 2006 HSC Office of Community Affairs Opens
March 2006 HSC Leadership Tours to South Bernalillo County begin
December 2005 Governor’s Summit