Illinois' new prison health care provider comes with a poor track record of care
WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago
December 10, 20254m 22s
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The new company that provides health care to nearly 30-thousand people in Illinois state prisons… has a disturbing track record.Centurion Health took over health care for the Illinois Department of Corrections this summer, after a multi-year deal – with a different company – fell through. Centurion already serves close to a dozen other state correctional systems – where it’s been accused of ignoring and misdiagnosing patients, leading to serious illness or death.HOST: LANE