
Iowa to privatise prison healthcare amid staffing and cost pressures
The Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking a private firm to manage healthcare across its nine state prisons, citing rising drug costs and staffing shortages. The move aims to stabilise care delivery, but critics warn it could worsen outcomes and fail to reduce expenses. The chosen provider must interview current staff for possible retention.
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