Concerns surrounding inmate care at Santa Rita Jail have prompted heightened public pressure for Alameda County to reconsider its medical provider, Wellpath. Supervisors are assessing options as the contract nears expiry. Wellpath, a major national health care provider, has faced significant criticism, documented complaints, and federal investigations following multiple inmate deaths. Advocacy groups are urging the county to move towards public or non-profit care, emphasizing the dire need for improved oversight and support, particularly due to Wellpath's poor audit results regarding services and standards over the past decade.
Audits into Wellpath's services have routinely found that the company has continuously fallen short of standards, raising serious concerns about inmate care and safety.
For nearly a decade, Wellpath has provided health care at Santa Rita Jail, but strong condemnation from advocacy groups has increased calls for change ahead of contract expiration.
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