Jail Medical Services Contract (WellPath Presentation)
Summary
WellPath, the county's jail healthcare contractor, walked council through its services — including a medication-assisted treatment program serving 70+ inmates daily, with injectable meds grant-funded. Councilman Coslett, a retired jail officer, pressed hard on the contract driving astronomical overtime: two guards escorting even minor hospital trips. A follow-up meeting with jail administration is planned.
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Pharmacy costs near $1 million in 2025, $400,000 of it grant-funded MAT medication; jail overtime from medical escorts is over budget.
Inmates receive medical, mental health and addiction treatment; county aims to cut costly off-site trips.
Taxpayers absorb unpredictable off-site medical costs and jail overtime driven by medical escorts.
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