Jails, prisons are 'default' medical providers, and taxpayers are paying dearly – New Hampshire Bulletin

Over the last several months, the Department of Corrections has needed an additional $6.5 million to keep up with inmate medical costs, including a 176 percent increase in ambulance costs since 2022. It’s not alone among correctional facilities.

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