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Appeals Court Halts Arizona Prison Healthcare Takeover
Arizona's prison healthcare takeover delayed after federal court blocks Monday's start.
In brief
Arizona's prison healthcare takeover delayed after federal court blocks Monday's start. A federal appeals court blocked Arizona's prison healthcare takeover from starting Monday, citing risks of irreparable harm if the state wins the appeal. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Appeals court blocks healthcare takeover
A federal appeals court put on hold Arizona's prison healthcare takeover scheduled to start Monday.
State appeals against takeover
Arizona corrections officials are appealing the takeover, also known as a receivership.
Court cites risks of irreparable harm
The court said letting the takeover start risks irreparable harm to the state if it wins the appeal.
Receiver can still plan operations
A receiver can still start operational planning for the takeover, but Monday's transfer of healthcare management has been called off.
The main idea
A federal appeals court blocked Arizona's prison healthcare takeover from starting Monday, citing risks of irreparable harm if the state wins the appeal.
