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Southern Health <br /> Partners <br /> February 27 , 2025 <br /> Sheriff Charles Blackwood <br /> Orange County Sheriffs Office <br /> 106 East Margaret Lane <br /> Hillsborough , NC 27278 <br /> Re : Health Services Agreement <br /> Dear Sheriff Blackwood : <br /> Southern Health Partners ( SHP ) values the partnership we have formed with Orange County and <br /> looks forward to continuing this successful partnership for years to come . <br /> After much deliberation , we have deemed it necessary to adjust our rates in order to meet <br /> corresponding rising operational costs associated with the delivery of our program . For example , <br /> evolving healthcare and correctional standards require ongoing training , enhanced protocols and <br /> additional resources to which our regional office team are involved , and in turn assists our on -site <br /> working team members . Then there are the costs of technology, infrastructure , and insurance <br /> products that steadily escalate on an annual basis . We also want to keep our commitment to providing <br /> the highest quality service , retaining the finest skilled medical professionals through competitive <br /> wages and benefits in order to achieve positive outcomes for our patients . Beginning in the new <br /> contract year effective July 1 , 2025 there will be a four percent (4 % ) increase in the price of our inmate <br /> healthcare services . This was a tough decision to make , and we understand how it affects our <br /> customers . Therefore , we thank you in advance for your ongoing support and trust that these changes <br /> will help us to continue providing the exceptional value of service you expect from us . <br /> Below are the new rates effective for the 2025-2026 renewal period with a four percent (4 % ) increase <br /> on the base fee and per diem rate . <br /> Contract Period : July1 , 2025 through June 30 , 2026 <br /> Base annualized fee : $4471194 . 16 $37 , 266 . 18 per month <br /> Per diem greater than 140 inmates : $ 1 . 75 <br /> $ 60 , 000 . 00 (first tier) ; <br /> Annual outside cost pool limits : $ 140 , 000 . 00 second tier <br /> For the historical contract record and to confirm the renewal of our Health Services Agreement <br /> with Orange County, I will ask you to keep this letter and return a signed copy to me at your <br /> earliest convenience or before May 23, 2025 by email at <br /> jeanette . rodriguezAsouthern health partners . com or by fax at 423 =305 =6964 . If this letter is not <br /> signed in a timely manner, then billing will be prorated back to the contract inception date . <br /> 2030 Hamilton Place Blvd, Ste. 1 40 <br />