Apr 11, 2019 | In the news
Mental health services at Napa County Juvenile Hall meet state standards and are easily accessible to young people behind bars, the county watchdog says. Read MoreMar 18, 2019 | Blog, In the news
In February, Alaska officials turned over management of the state’s sole psychiatric hospital to a private company. After years of mounting problems, the Alaska Psychiatric Institute was on the brink of losing crucial certifications and facing at least three...Feb 13, 2019 | In the news
Milwaukee County Plans For New Health Services Provider At Jail – “Armor’s contract ends on April 1, and the Board approved a two-year contract for a different private Nashville-based health services provider called Wellpath.”Feb 11, 2019 | In the news
Dunleavy hints at additional privatization beyond API – “Officials have said that under the contract, Wellpath will bring in a team that will work to correct problems relating to staff safety, patient safety and rights, regulatory compliance and the...Feb 11, 2019 | In the news
Privatization isn’t a long-term answer for API. But it could help us get out of this crisis. – “Given the scope of the problems at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API), it’s important to scrutinize the details of the governor’s plan. It now appears that...Feb 1, 2019 | In the news
SLO County Jail gets new healthcare provider – “Starting Friday, Feb. 1, Wellpath will now provide all medical care for the inmates at the jail. That includes medical, behavioral health, and dental services.”