NC Prison Healthcare Crisis: Skyrocketing Costs & Staffing Shortages
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North Carolinas prison healthcare system is grappling with escalating costs, driven by an aging and growing inmate population. The Central Prison Healthcare Complex in Raleigh, the main hub, is facing surging demands for chronic care, dialysis, surgeries, and mental health treatment. High-cost drugs for conditions like hemophilia or multiple sclerosis are adding to the financial strain. Staffing shortages, low nurse salaries, and broken equipment are exacerbating the situation. Despite efforts to boost in-house surgeries and expand eye exams, a new western medical complex is contingent on resolving chronic staffing issues.
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