Centene Doubles Telehealth Investment to Boost Prison Healthcare Amid Pandemic

Centene Doubles Telehealth Investment to Boost Prison Healthcare Amid Pandemic

Mitchell Wilson
Mitchell Wilson
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Centene Doubles Telehealth Investment to Boost Prison Healthcare Amid Pandemic

Centene Corporation has announced a major expansion of healthcare services for incarcerated individuals across the US. The company is doubling its investment in telehealth technology through its subsidiary, Centurion, to improve medical and mental health support in prisons. Officials say the move will address urgent needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Centurion currently delivers around 10,000 mental health appointments each month via telehealth. It also provides 2,500 primary and specialty care consultations remotely. The new funding will increase mental health visits by an additional 3,000 per month and expand primary medical care capacity by 200%.

The company has secured access to essential supplies, including personal protective equipment (PPE), hand sanitiser, and COVID-19 tests. According to Centurion, no incarcerated person meeting testing criteria has been denied a COVID-19 test under its care. Partnerships with national lab firms and local health departments help streamline testing processes.

Michael Neidorff, Centene’s Chairman, President, and CEO, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to protecting vulnerable groups, including those in custody. Steven H. Wheeler, CEO of Centurion, stressed the importance of safeguarding both incarcerated individuals and prison staff during the ongoing health crisis. The expanded investment will strengthen long-term healthcare delivery in correctional facilities. With increased telehealth capacity and better supply access, Centurion aims to provide more consistent medical and mental health support. The changes come as part of Centene’s broader effort to improve conditions for incarcerated populations nationwide.

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