Leave prison health care to private companies

Wyoming's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union doesn't think a for-profit company should provide health care services for state prisoners.But the state ran its own health care system for inmates until 14 years ago, and it was inadequate for both the prisoners and the Department of Corrections. That's when the decision was made to hire a private company, with the goal of improving services while saving money.The results have been mixed as the state has contracted since 1994 with Wexford Health Sources, then Correctional Medical Services, and now Prison Health Services Inc. Prisoners have consistently complained about inadequate medical care no matter which company has been in charge, and several have sued the state and won. More... Pen Pals For Prisoners - Discount Cigarettes - Discount Magazine Subscriptions for Prisoners