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Commissioners authorize solicitor to prepare Wellpath contract for jail healthcare in 2–1 vote
Summary
After reviewing three proposals for correctional facility healthcare, the board authorized the solicitor to prepare a contract with Wellpath, with Commissioner Ahner dissenting; PrimeCare notified the county it will terminate services May 27, 2026.
The Carbon County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize the county solicitor to prepare a contract with Wellpath to provide health care services at the county correctional facility, following review of three vendor proposals. The motion passed with Commissioners Nothstein and Sofranko voting yes and Commissioner Ahner voting no.
Board materials showed three proposals for a two‑year contract: PrimeCare Medical Inc. ($1,853,545.28 year 1, with second‑year pricing tied to the US city average medical care services CPI plus 1% and annual increases not less than 3%), Mediko ($2,250,742.00 year 1;…
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