Privatizing prison healthcare remains stalled amid court...

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Privatizing prison healthcare remains stalled amid court fight

7-1-12
THE MIAMI HERALD - FL
By Steve Bousquet
Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau

Excerpt:
The new fiscal year began Sunday with state employees still dispensing drugs, giving checkups and tending to the aches and pains of the 100,000 men and women in the nation’s third-largest prison system.

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http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/01/2 ... hcare.html

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7-18-12
TAMPA BAY TIMES - FL
By Steve Bousquet
Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau

Excerpt:
"This step will allow us to provide the same services we currently have which meet state and federal standards, while saving money for the taxpayers," Tucker said.

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http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/s ... an/1240752

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12-5-12
BLOOMBERG
By Bill Kaczor
Associated Press

Excerpt:
A judge on Tuesday blocked plans to privatize health care services in three of Florida's four prison system regions, but the state said it would appeal.

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http://www.businessweek.com/ap/2012-12- ... y-rejected