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Lea County approves medication-assisted treatment contract for detention center
Summary
Commissioners approved an agreement with Roadrunner Health Services to provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) at the Lea County Detention Center, citing a state mandate (Senate Bill 54) and opioid-settlement funds to cover costs.
The Lea County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement July 1 with Roadrunner Health Services to provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for detainees at the Lea County Detention Center.
Detention Center Director Mr. Gallegos told the commission that the program is mandated by New Mexico’s Senate Bill 54 and applicable jail medical standards, and that MAT is designed to stabilize and, where appropriate, detoxify…
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