HomeMy WebLinkAboutOTHER-2025-053- Renewal of Health Services Agreement with Southern Health Partners for Medical Services at the Orange County Detention Center Southern Health
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February 27 , 2025
Sheriff Charles Blackwood
Orange County Sheriffs Office
106 East Margaret Lane
Hillsborough , NC 27278
Re : Health Services Agreement
Dear Sheriff Blackwood :
Southern Health Partners ( SHP ) values the partnership we have formed with Orange County and
looks forward to continuing this successful partnership for years to come .
After much deliberation , we have deemed it necessary to adjust our rates in order to meet
corresponding rising operational costs associated with the delivery of our program . For example ,
evolving healthcare and correctional standards require ongoing training , enhanced protocols and
additional resources to which our regional office team are involved , and in turn assists our on -site
working team members . Then there are the costs of technology, infrastructure , and insurance
products that steadily escalate on an annual basis . We also want to keep our commitment to providing
the highest quality service , retaining the finest skilled medical professionals through competitive
wages and benefits in order to achieve positive outcomes for our patients . Beginning in the new
contract year effective July 1 , 2025 there will be a four percent (4 % ) increase in the price of our inmate
healthcare services . This was a tough decision to make , and we understand how it affects our
customers . Therefore , we thank you in advance for your ongoing support and trust that these changes
will help us to continue providing the exceptional value of service you expect from us .
Below are the new rates effective for the 2025-2026 renewal period with a four percent (4 % ) increase
on the base fee and per diem rate .
Contract Period : July1 , 2025 through June 30 , 2026
Base annualized fee : $4471194 . 16 $37 , 266 . 18 per month
Per diem greater than 140 inmates : $ 1 . 75
$ 60 , 000 . 00 (first tier) ;
Annual outside cost pool limits : $ 140 , 000 . 00 second tier
For the historical contract record and to confirm the renewal of our Health Services Agreement
with Orange County, I will ask you to keep this letter and return a signed copy to me at your
earliest convenience or before May 23, 2025 by email at
jeanette . rodriguezAsouthern health partners . com or by fax at 423 =305 =6964 . If this letter is not
signed in a timely manner, then billing will be prorated back to the contract inception date .
2030 Hamilton Place Blvd, Ste. 1 40
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Sheriff Charles Blackwood
Orange County Sheriff' s Office
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February 27 , 2025
Except as modified above , or as may be further amended or modified by mutual agreement between
the parties , all provisions of the contract will remain in full force and effect during the renewal period .
As always we welcome you to share any questions or concerns you may have with us . Please don ' t
hesitate to contact me at 423 -553-5635 , ext . 922 .
Sincerely ,
SOUTHERN HEALTH PARTNERS , INC . ORANGE COUNTY , NC
BY :
Jeanette Rodriguez v
Contracts Administrator
cc : Chief Deputy Tina Sykes
Jennifer Galassi , Legal Advisor
2030 Hamilton Place Blvd, 40