DOC to use many health care firms
Source: By JOE FOLLICK AND KAREN VOYLES, Gainesville Sun (FL), Nov 18, 2006
TALLAHASSEE - Ending one of the largest and most contentious privatization efforts in state history, the Florida Department of Corrections has decided to break apart a $700 million effort to provide health care for inmates in South Florida. Instead of handing the effort to one company, DOC Secretary James McDonough said Friday the agency will buy supplies and services from nearly 150 sources. McDonough made the move after an error was found in an earlier decision to allow Prison Health Services to keep the $700 million contract over 10 years.