Financial struggles are affecting University Medical Center due to inmate care costs. The hospital's situation is becoming increasingly difficult. Taxpayers in Lubbock County provide some funding to help with these costs.
A significant portion of this funding goes towards correctional health care. Further information on this issue is available from KCBD News, including comments from the hospital's CEO and details on the financial impact of caring for inmates.
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