News | National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Feb 11, 2021

Dionne Hart, MD, Joins NCCHC Board of Representatives

Dr. Hart serves as the American Medical Association’s liaison to the NCCHC board.

Feb 10, 2021

NCCHC supports bipartisan bill to allow incarcerated to get addiction treatment covered by Medicaid starting 30 days before release

The bill, “The Medicaid Reentry Act,” will be introduced Wednesday in the Senate. The bipartisan measure, coauthored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), would create

Feb 10, 2021

NCCHC Unveils Free Virtual Conference on Correctional Health Care

Spring Conference 2021 open to all online April 27-28

Feb 8, 2021

NCCHC Foundation Board of Trustees Welcomes Three New Members, Elects New Chair

Brenda Fields RN, Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, and Dr. Joseph Penn Join the Board. Dr. Sharen Barboza elected chair.

Jan 28, 2021

Move from Crisis to Confidence

Jails across the country face many similar problems. Inexperienced or limited staff, lack of funding, lack of resources, and a population with chronic undertreated

Jan 25, 2021

Corizon Gift Supports Workforce Diversity

Corizon Health’s gift to the NCCHC Foundation provides conference scholarships for HBCU students interested in correctional health.

Jul 14, 2026

The New Medicaid Coverage Cliff: Why Correctional Leaders Should Be Concerned About 2027 Work Requirements

Estimates project that 2.3 million people could lose Medicaid coverage during the first year of implementation.

Jul 13, 2026

The Power of Mentorship

For mentors, it’s an opportunity to give back.

Jul 10, 2026

Meet the 2026 Mental Health Care Conference Scholars

Shaping Tomorrow, Today, reminds us that the future begins by investing in people.

Jul 7, 2026

Correctional Health Conferences Aren’t Just for Correctional Health Professionals

Unexpected lessons from correctional health care

Jul 6, 2026

Correctional Mental Health Care Can Help Break Generational Cycles

Honoring Minority Mental Health Month