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Prison health workers are among the best-paid public employees. Why are so many jobs vacant?

Despite $592 million saved by carrying vacancies, three state facilities faced over 30% health job vacancies amid regional shortages and high assault rates on staff, auditors found.

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Despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars to fill vacant medical and mental health positions at prisons and state hospitals, California has little to show...

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Prison health workers are among the best-paid public employees. Why are so many jobs vacant?

Despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars to fill vacant medical and mental health positions at prisons and state hospitals, California has little to show for it, according to a new report from the state auditor.

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Cal Matters broke the news in Sacramento, United States on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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