Spectrum Health Systems has closed 19 Washington locations and laid off 79 employees after losing its substance abuse treatment contract with the Washington Department of Corrections' correctional facilities and work release centers.
Washington state-based American Behavioral Health Systems won the contract instead of Massachusetts-based Spectrum Health Systems, which has had the state's business since 2009.
ABHS took over Jan. 1 and will provide chemical dependency treatment staff, administration,…
Spectrum Health Systems has closed 19 Washington locations and laid off 79 employees after losing its substance abuse treatment contract with the Washington Department of Corrections' correctional facilities and work release centers.
Washington state-based American Behavioral Health Systems won the contract instead of Massachusetts-based Spectrum Health Systems, which has had the state's business since 2009.
ABHS took over Jan. 1 and will provide chemical dependency treatment staff, administration,…