A total of 2,162,400 adults were incarcerated in the United States in 2016. Sub-optimal health status, existing healthcare disparities, and fragmented healthcare delivery among incarcerated populations are concerning and warrant redress. This article highlights the need for and discusses the benefits of collaboration between healthcare professionals in incarcerated settings. The roles of primary care health professionals, pharmacists, and medical family therapists (MedFTs) in correctional facilities are outlined. Through integrated healthcare models, enhanced communication, improved continuity of care, and holistic treatment plans, existing gaps in healthcare delivery in correctional facilities can be filled. By working together and assuming nontraditional roles, medical professionals can help improve health outcomes of incarcerated individuals. Collaborative healthcare models in incarcerated settings can elevate public health in a cost-effective, yet positive manner.

2016 年，美国共有 2,162,400 名成年人被监禁。被监禁人群的健康状况欠佳、现有的医疗保健差距以及医疗服务分散，令人担忧并需要采取补救措施。本文强调了监狱环境中医疗保健专业人员之间合作的必要性并讨论了合作的好处。概述了初级保健卫生专业人员、药剂师和医疗家庭治疗师 (MedFT) 在惩教机构中的作用。通过综合医疗模式、加强沟通、改善护理连续性和整体治疗计划，可以填补惩教设施中医疗服务提供方面的现有差距。通过共同努力并承担非传统角色，医疗专业人员可以帮助改善被监禁人员的健康状况。