Prison healthcare takeover put on hold as Arizona’s appeal moves forward

By: Kiera Riley

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: October 17, 2026

Words: 813

Last Updated: 1 day ago

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A last-minute order from a federal appeals court on Friday delayed a takeover of the state prison healthcare system.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry was slated to lose control of healthcare operations on Monday. But in a new order, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to put off a complete transfer of power.

The court allowed the appointed receiver, Annette Chambers-Smith, to start …

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