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Brain fungus death a sign of bigger problems in Kansas prisons

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Healthcare reporter Andy Marso's review of oversight records for Kansas prison health care provider Corizon Health found a pattern of the contractor not meeting its obligation to provide medical attention in a timely manner. He joins host Leah Becerra to talk about his investigation for The Kansas City Star.

Read the stories:
Locked out of care: Brain fungus death points to extensive problems in Kansas prisons - https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/health-care/article229423849.html
Kansas prison health contractor fails to provide enough psychiatrists, medications - https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/health-care/article229424464.html
Fungus destroyed inmate’s brain while Kansas prison contractor did nothing, suit says - https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/health-care/article179322916.html

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