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Supervisors authorize negotiations with Wellpath for jail and juvenile health services, seek shorter term and CalAIM coordination
Summary
Following an RFP that recommended CFMG/Wellpath, the board authorized county staff to negotiate with the vendor for correctional healthcare but asked for a shorter/optioned term, continued monthly compliance credits for missed staffing, and stronger CalAIM billing coordination with Public Health.
After receiving a recommendation from a multi‑department scoring committee that CFMG/Wellpath was the most qualified responsive bidder for correctional health services, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 14 authorized county negotiators to enter contract talks with Wellpath but directed staff to seek a shorter base term or a contract with extension options and to clarify CalAIM implementation and billing responsibilities.
Sheriff’s custody staff and procurement leaders told the board that CFMG has provided county jail and juvenile hall medical services since April…
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