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Committee OKs six-month extension for Centurion inmate health contract amid protests and litigation
Summary
The Fiscal Review Committee approved a six-month extension to Centurion of Tennessee’s contract to continue inmate health services while litigation and protest processes continue; the Department said the extension prevents a lapse in statutorily required care.
The Fiscal Review Committee voted to extend Centurion of Tennessee’s contract for inmate health services by six months so the department can maintain continuous medical and behavioral care in correctional facilities while litigation and procurement protests proceed.
Department of Correction officials said they were advised to pause issuing a new request for proposal because of pending litigation tied to the procurement process.…
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