# Appeals Court Halts Arizona Prison Healthcare Takeover

> Arizona's prison healthcare takeover delayed after federal court blocks Monday's start.
- Title: Appeals Court Halts Arizona Prison Healthcare Takeover
- Summary: Arizona's prison healthcare takeover delayed after federal court blocks Monday's start. A federal appeals court blocked Arizona's prison healthcare takeover…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/appeals-court-blocks-start-of-takeover-of-healthcare-operations-in-arizona-prisons
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- Topics: arizona, healthcare, prisons, takeover, 9th circuit court, receivership, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A federal appeals court blocked Arizona's prison healthcare takeover from starting Monday, citing risks of irreparable harm if the state wins the appeal.