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Decision on jail medical contract tabled; local doctor says he can provide on‑site care and telemedicine
Summary
The court tabled consideration of a contract with Turnkey Health for inmate medical services to allow staff to seek alternatives and reissue procurement if required. A local doctor offered to meet with county officials about providing twice‑weekly on‑site care and telemedicine; procurement rules for RFPs may apply if the contract exceeds $50,000.
The commissioners tabled action on a proposed contract with Turnkey Health Clinics to provide inmate health services at the Jim Wells County jail.
Sheriff (presenter) told the court several inmates have waited weeks to see a doctor and said county staff received an unsolicited offer from Dr. Brian Brown of Corpus Christi to provide…
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