Jail healthcare costs reviewed

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

scottw@standard-democrat.com

BENTON -- The number of Scott County Jail inmates taken to outside healthcare facilities is becoming a concern for county officials.

"We feel we're seeing a rise in the number of prisoners being treated outside our facility," said Presiding Commissioner Jamie Burger during the regular County Commission meeting Tuesday.

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