Non-profit group ready to take over inmates' medical care
Source: BY NASEEM S. MILLER, STAR-BANNER (FL), November 21, 2007
Marion County Sheriff's Office is finalizing its contract with a locally formed non-profit group that will provide medical care to Marion County Jail inmates.
Ocala Community Care Inc. will take over the responsibilities of the private company Prison Health Services on Jan. 2, 2008.
Sheriff Ed Dean did not renew PHS' contract for a third year, because the two could not agree on compensation.