Alachua County commissioners accuse healthcare company of targeting the homeless

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Alachua County commissioners raised concerns about a healthcare company accused of targeting homeless residents during a commission meeting on Tuesday.

Universal Comprehensive Healthcare Services (UCHS) has an agreement with the Alachua County Jail to provide HIV and hepatitis testing and treatment.

Doctors from UF Health, along with leaders from Grace Marketplace and ElderCare of Alachua County, contacted county commissioners, alleging UCHS is taking advantage of people who are homeless or living on limited incomes…

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