In recent years there has been movement toward a model of community -oriented correctional health care , whereby the jail signs a contract for another agency to provide its medical and mental health services; in this model the contract is with the area community health center, and the benefits of this arrangement include keeping money within the local economy and ensuring continuity of care by potentially establishing a linkage to treatment for an inmate released into the local community. A True B False

True<br /><br />The movement toward a community-oriented correctional health care model involves contracting with local community health centers to provide medical and mental health services in jails. This approach offers several benefits, such as keeping financial resources within the local economy and ensuring continuity of care for inmates. By establishing a connection with local health services, inmates can have a smoother transition to receiving necessary treatment upon release, which can improve their overall health outcomes and support reintegration into the community.