Why are regional consortia being formed?
In February 2004, Governor Blanco convened regional health care summits to assess critical health care needs across the state. At the first annual Statewide Health Care Summit held in March 2004, Governor Blanco made a commitment to formalize the work of the regional groups. In the 2004 legislative session this regional planning council process was formalized through the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution 95 sponsored by the Chairs of both the Senate and House Health and Welfare Committees.
