Healthcare in the Prison System

The healthcare system within U.S. prisons is notably inadequate, presenting severe challenges for the incarcerated population. Although it is assumed that for-profit companies would provide better healthcare due to profitability motives, the reality showcases a different outcome. Incarcerated individuals often face delays in receiving medical attention, lack of specialized care, and encounter unnecessary complications for what could be routine treatments. This alarming state of prison healthcare suggests that despite the high costs associated with incarceration, actual healthcare services remain grossly underserved.