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Howard County approves new mobile x‑ray contract after vendor raises prices

3204834 · May 5, 2025
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Summary

County coroner coordinator recommended switching from Trident Care to a mobile x‑ray provider that will charge a $100 per‑decedent rate under a one‑year contract; commissioners approved the change.

David Granger, identified in the meeting as the county coordinator, told the Howard County Board of Commissioners that the county’s long‑standing mobile x‑ray vendor, Trident Care, substantially raised its billed charges when it shifted from a flat per‑decedent price to a per‑view billing method.

Why it matters: The coroner’s office and related county operations rely on mobile x‑ray services…

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