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Hudson County OKs 90‑day Wellpath contract as commissioners press for clearer correctional health terms
Summary
Hudson County commissioners approved a 90‑day, $3.6 million contract with Wellpath for medical and mental‑health management at the Hudson County Correctional Center while the county conducts a longer procurement. Commissioners raised questions about billing, mental health assessments and Wellpath's past bankruptcy issues; county counsel said the bankruptcy matters appear resolved.
Hudson County commissioners authorized a 90‑day professional services contract with Wellpath, LLC on March 25 to continue medical and mental‑health management at the Hudson County Correctional Center while staff complete a longer procurement.
The short contract runs April 1–June 30, 2025, and is for $3,600,000. County Counsel Donato J. Battista told commissioners the action is consistent with procurement rules that allow short renewals while a longer request for proposals is completed. Battista said Wellpath had bankruptcy issues in the past but…
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