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UMC Struggles to Care for County Inmates | Lubbock News
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Lubbock’s University Medical Center is under financial pressure as inmate healthcare costs skyrocket from $1 million in 1998 to over $10 million today—with funding lagging behind. To cope, UMC teamed up with the Sheriff’s Office and Texas Tech to open a detention center dialysis unit, slashing transport costs and freeing up beds. Unlike wealthier counties, UMC’s tax base covers just 3.7% of expenses while also handling county EMS, making it uniquely overburdened. Despite holding steady property tax rates for 16 years, rising demand and planned ER expansion require new support. The CEO urges the community to recognize UMC’s vital, trusted role—and rally behind it to ensure future care.
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