Arkansas
Arkansas lawmakers debate $1.5 billion Department of Corrections medical contract
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) – A legislative committee meeting Tuesday heated up when lawmakers discussed a $1.5 billion medical contract for the Arkansas Department of Corrections and the process used to settle it.
According to content partner KARK, the contract with Wellpath LLC. is for medical, dental, pharmacy, and mental health services for inmates and offenders in the custody of the Department of Corrections.
Senate President Bart Hester questioned the process, saying he had received a letter from the company CEO that was denied a contract with the Department of Corrections despite claims it offered a lower price than the winning bid.
Secretary of Corrections Lindsay Wallace and other DOC staff testified, saying the process was legal and followed the legislature’s rules.
You can read more about the meeting on KARK’s website.
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