Hello--CMS has been the medical and mental health care provider in the Wyoming DOC for the last several years. I joined CMS in Wyoming in 2003.
Recently, following a request for proposals by the Wyoming DOC, PHS proved to be the sucessful bidder, purportedly for millions of dollars less than CMS proposed. The time table is, as I am told, that PHS will finalize its contract with DOC on May 18, and that CMS's last day under contract will be June 30.
As you might expect, there is a huge amount of apprehension among health care staff at WDOC. The rumor mill gives PHS mixed reviews. Internet research refelcts some bad press for both PHS and PMS. No one on staff knows quite what to expect. I have read the post and replies under PMS HAS TAKEN OVER OUR PRISON, and have found those notes to be quite helpful as to what to expect in benefits.
What I would live to know is what happens next. We are told that once PHS finalizes its contract with WDOC, it will tour each facility interviewing existing CMS employees. What should we expect? Will they attempt to downsize staff? Will they pressure employees in closed door sessions to accept a reduction in wages or salaries? What will be their stategy in approaching employees, move by move?
If there is anyone out there who has been through the process of a changeover to PHS, I would be grateful if you would share your experience.