LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) — The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections will soon transition to a new medical provider for inmates after its current provider filed for bankruptcy.
According to a Friday news release, LMDC issued a formal notice that it plans to terminate its contract with YesCare.
This comes after YesCare filed for Chapter 11 protection Friday in the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Middle District of Florida.
According to the bankruptcy filing, YesCare has between 1,000 and 5,000 creditors, 18 of which are Louisville-based. This includes Norton Healthcare, Baptist Health, Louisville Metro EMS, and the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.
LMDC also cited "violations of contractual obligations" as a reason for the termination with YesCare. LMDC officials declined to confirm what those violations may be.
"While LMDC has been satisfied with the clinical care provided by YesCare to the people in its care, it recognizes the importance of ensuring the long-term reliability of these critical services," the release said.
The ACLU of Kentucky released a statement shortly after the announcement, saying they "welcome any effort to improve medical and mental health care" for incarcerated individuals at Metro Corrections.
"For years, advocates, families, and community members have raised serious concerns about conditions inside LMDC," said ACLU-KY Executive Director Amber Duke.
The ACLU has tracked the deaths of LMDC inmates since 2021. According to their records, 23 inmates have died while in custody in the last five years.
"Metro Government must ensure that this change results not simply in a new contract, but in measurable improvements that protect lives," Duke said.
The city has taken emergent steps to find a replacement medical provider. Officials said YesCare will remain in place until that happens.
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