Badger State Sheriffs' Association Partners with Prime Corrections for Offsite Inmate Medical Care

The Badger State Sheriffs' Association (BSSA) has announced a partnership with Prime Corrections and Prime Health Services, establishing them as a preferred vendor to support Wisconsin sheriffs in managing rising costs of offsite inmate medical care. This partnership aims to bring oversight, accountability, and significant cost containment to these expenses. According to John Gossage, BSSA Executive Director, offsite medical bills can be unpredictable and financially burdensome for jail operations.

Key Takeaways:

• The partnership between BSSA, Prime Corrections, and Prime Health Services aims to support Wisconsin sheriffs in managing offsite inmate medical care costs.
• Prime Corrections will offer a tailored suite of services, including medical bill review and repricing, clinical review of high-cost claims, and negotiated discounts with medical providers.
• The program is designed to reduce county exposure to inflated offsite medical invoices, increase transparency and documentation for oversight boards, and provide consistent support for Sheriff's Offices, jail administrators, and county finance teams.
• Participating sheriffs can expect customized implementation support, dedicated account management, and detailed reporting on savings, trends, and utilization.
• Counties currently using the program have experienced double-digit percentage reductions in their offsite medical spend.

Statistics:

• 72 Wisconsin counties are eligible to participate in the program.
• The program is designed to reduce county exposure to inflated offsite medical invoices.
• Participating counties have experienced double-digit percentage reductions in their offsite medical spend.
• The partnership aims to bring oversight, accountability, and significant cost containment to offsite inmate medical care expenses.

Sources:

• Prime Health Services [Category: Healthcare, Health Care Services and Facilities, Partnerships and Alliances]
• Badger State Sheriffs' Association
• Prime Corrections