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Lawmakers press DOC on inmate medical contractor, Legionella tests and false positive drug results at SCI Phoenix
Summary
Committee members asked DOC leaders about Wellpath’s bankruptcy, medical care at SCI Phoenix, a cluster of Legionella tests and reports of false‑positive drug tests affecting parole; DOC said care was not jeopardized, the vendor renegotiated post‑bankruptcy terms and the department has remediation and testing protocols in place.
Lawmakers pressed the Department of Corrections about contracting and medical care after testimony about Wellpath’s bankruptcy and reported medical problems at SCI Phoenix, including concerns about Legionella tests and allegations of false‑positive drug screenings that have affected parole applicants.
Secretary Laurel Harry told the Appropriations Committee that Wellpath — identified in testimony as the DOC’s statewide medical vendor — filed for bankruptcy in November and that the company has renegotiated payment terms with subcontractors. She said the DOC’s review shows inmate care “has not been jeopardized” and that the vendor continues…
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