Jail medical services contract
Summary
The county is switching jail medical care from Wellpath to Mediko at roughly 40% higher cost, but the new deal doubles medical staffing and boosts addiction treatment in the jail. Sheriff Johnson said the competitive RFP drew seven proposals this time versus one last time.
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
No maximum compensation — costs run about 40% above the current contract, hitting the General Fund.
Inmates and jail staff get doubled medical staffing and better addiction treatment.
General Fund dollars absorb the substantially higher cost.
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