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Why Has the Cost of Correctional Health Services Increased in the Last Decade?

Date Published:

2020-09-21

Description:

NYC BY THE NUMBERS: Following an investigation into health care in the city’s jails, in 2015 Mayor de Blasio shifted responsibility for providing health care in the jails from private firms to the city’s public hospital system. Despite a shrinking jail population, the cost of care has increased.

Agency:

Independent Budget Office, NYC (IBO)

Subject(s):

Correction and Health

Report Type:

Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)