Missouri will spend about $147 million this year on health care for its 32,500 prison inmates. That could go up by $236 million if a judge orders the state to treat just 2,500 of its prisoners with Harvoni, a new drug that can cure hepatitis C. An already bleak state budget picture could get considerably bleaker.

---

Subscription Required!

Username or e-mail address: *

You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address.

Password: *

The password field is case sensitive.

Secure Login