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Commission approves one-year extension for jail medical services with 17.8% price increase
Summary
Elko County approved a one-year extension to its agreement with Recon Technologies for jail medical services, including a 17.8% increase (about $124,000) that brings the contract to a proposed $819,000 for the upcoming year; staff said Recon provides expanded in-house services and reduces outside transports.
The commission considered an addendum extending the health-services agreement with Recon Technologies Inc., which provides medical services to people held in the county jail. The addendum includes a 17.8% increase (an additional $124,000) for a total proposed contract cost of $819,000 for the next contract year. Staff explained the higher price reflects operating in a more remote region than anticipated and that Recon now performs more services in-house, reducing outside transports and staff time.
Commissioners discussed the increase and noted that inmate medical costs are significant; the sheriff confirmed many inmates are on medication and that in-house dental services and fewer transports are producing cost offsets. The board moved, seconded and voted to approve the extension.
