tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post5141811674907193279..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: Private companies want prison health contracts but state wouldn't save moneyGritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-28740454856191340912011-05-02T12:38:14.514-05:002011-05-02T12:38:14.514-05:00Yeah, but those private companies give BIG campaig...Yeah, but those private companies give BIG campaign contributionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-31869502308241935772011-05-02T10:35:40.850-05:002011-05-02T10:35:40.850-05:008:02--you are right on. Private companies know th...8:02--you are right on. Private companies know that if they got a contract, they could provide minimal service, and get away with it. Prison medical is already unbelievable, and the situation with your nephew is SOP. Private contractors never live up to the terms of their contract, but it takes a lot of red tape to get rid of them, after the contract is awarded. As Scott says, it would provide no savings, and even worse care. (if possible)Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902834245861000386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-43887534746091526682011-05-02T08:02:02.354-05:002011-05-02T08:02:02.354-05:00Another big mess brewing here! Thanks for the info...Another big mess brewing here! Thanks for the information Grits. I will notify my nephew who is serving time at the Retrieve Unit in Angleton that if the private companies get the contracts that are being considered by the leg then he can expect even less medical help than before. A few months ago he badly hurt his ankle and the medical department refused to help him. He missed "work" and received demerits for not showing up. The more I find out about the TDCJ the more disgusted and angry I get!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com