Supervised parole is a useful tool and helps with reentry into society. Why is supervised parole such an important tool and how does it help to reintegrate newly-released individuals into society? As the prison population ages, medical issues become a more pressing issue. Medical parole, also called compassionate release, allows elderly or terminally ill patients to be released. Research Kansas correctional systems processes and procedures for medical parole and summarize the conditions and requirements for this type of release.