Commissioners renew jail medical contract with Southern Health Partners at 4% increase
Summary
The board approved a one-year renewal of the contract with Southern Health Partners for jail medical services, accepting a 4% rate increase beginning Oct. 1.
Sheriff’s Office staff told the board on July 21 that the county’s contract with Southern Health Partners for jail medical services will be renewed, with a 4% increase effective Oct. 1. The sheriff (name not provided in the transcript) said the county has an annual contract with Southern Health Partners that expires Sept. 30 and that the provider requested a 4% increase for the coming contract year. The sheriff said staff were “extremely happy” with the provider and recommended renewing the contract. A commissioner moved to approve the renewal, a second was made, and the board voted “motion carries.”
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