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July 23
Novant Health cuts 31 revenue cycle roles
Novant Health confirmed to press it would be eliminating 31 jobs across the organization as part of an effort "to modernize our revenue cycle operations."
The cuts are intended to head off redundancy at the 44,000-person system, and part of a regular evaluation of organizational structure, it told press.
"Decisions affecting team members are never made lightly," a spokesperson said. "While these changes are necessary to help ensure the long-term sustainability of our organization and our ability to serve patients, we recognize the impact on those affected and are committed to providing transition support. We are grateful for their contributions to Novant Health and our patients."
July 7
Dignity Health lays off 139 in California
Two Dignity Health hospitals, part of CommonSpirit Health, reported layoffs affecting 139 workers in recent WARN filings.
Fifty-seven of those cuts are at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, in central California, with the remaining 82 at Los Angeles' California Hospital Medical Center.
A representative for CommonSpirit confirmed the layoffs and in a statement said the organization was "realigning our resources and enhancing operational efficiencies" for the long term. The statement did not address any potential separation benefits or services.
"At Bakersfield Memorial Hospital and California Hospital Medical Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and being a strong, sustainable partner in the health of our communities," the statement read. "Maintaining this commitment is difficult given the financial landscape impacting healthcare systems across the country which have impacted our business as well."
July 1
Adventist Health restructure hits 132
Roseville, California-based Adventist Health confirmed 132 layoffs stemming from the system's decision to centralize quality, risk management, infection prevention and accreditation functions that were previously handled at the hospital level.
The cuts span several hospitals, according to a WARN filing. Of those affected, 109 have been offered new roles at the system.
"To ensure we have strong accountability and deep expertise in these important functions, we have worked thoughtfully to create alignment of positions and centralization of roles. This new structure will advance our mission of compassionate, whole-person care—connecting dedicated local team members with best practices from system-level experts."
June 25
St. Charles Health System eliminates 45 leadership positions
Central Oregon's St. Charles Health System has overhauled its leadership structure, announcing the elimination of 22 filled and 23 open supervisor and above roles "in support services areas of the organization."
The cuts do not impact any direct patient care positions, and are hitting less than 1% of the four-hospital nonprofit's total workforce. It said the decision was made in response to the rapid growth in scale and demand its seen in recent years, and a need to adjust its structure for continuing increases.
“The changes we are making today are about setting ourselves up for a more sustainable and scalable structure for the future and I want to reassure our community that St. Charles is strong, stable and committed to meeting community needs,” Michael Hartke, incoming president and CEO, said in the announcement.
June 18
MU Health Care lays of 74
University of Missouri Health Care (MU Health Care) shared news of an "organizational redesign" that includes a 74-employee workforce reduction.
The cuts largely landed in non-clinical and administrative areas, with the system noting that "in some areas, staffing levels exceeded those of comparable organizations, while in others, operational assessments identified opportunities to add positions and better align resources with patient and operational needs."
Those affected were offered transition resources, such as benefits continuation and other internal job opportunities, with the notice highlighting more than 500 other positions that are currently open across the system.
"Healthcare is changing rapidly, and our organization must evolve with it," Ric Ransom, CEO, said in the announcement. "These decisions are difficult, but they are necessary to ensure MU Health Care remains strong, competitive and capable of serving patients and communities for generations to come."
Other changes at the system include tweaks to various employee benefit programs that would require board approval "including retirement contributions," and the closure of four retail health clinics. At the same time, it noted a plan to boost other benefits like dependent care assistance and expansions of some urgent care and imaging services.
"These actions are not simply about reducing costs," said Ransom. "They are about aligning our organization with the realities of modern health care, improving how we serve patients and ensuring we can continue investing in our people, our mission and the communities that rely on us."
June 12
Lovelace Health System cuts 1.6% of workforce
Lovelace Health System has laid off "approximately 43 positions," or about 1.6% of its local workforce, a representative told Fierce Healthcare in a statement.
The cuts are primarily in administrative and support positions, and the system looked to curb the impact by placing some of its employees in other open roles, the representative said. The system is "supporting affected team members through this transition," but did not specify whether that includes severance or other benefits.
"These are difficult decisions, and we don't take them lightly," the statement reads. "Like health systems across the country, we are facing rising costs, shifting payor dynamics and a challenging policy environment. These actions reflect deliberate steps to manage costs and ensure our structure keeps pace with current realities."
Lovelace is a five-hospital system based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is owned and operated by publicly traded for-profit Ardent Healthcare.
BSA Health System lays off 29
BSA Health System, a three-hospital system serving Texas' Panhandle region, is cutting 29 of its staff, or 1% of its local workforce, according to a local media report.
The system is part of Ardent Healthcare, and appears to be providing press with a near-identical statement on the decision as Lovelace Health System (above) pointing to "rising costs, shifting payor dynamics and a challenging policy environment." Fierce Healthcare has reached out to BSA Health System for confirmation.
June 10
UPMC lays off 200, trims 300 open positions
UPMC, the nonprofit system that stands as Pennsylvania's largest non-governmental employer, confirmed it is cutting about 200 employees and shuttering 300 open positions that were not in active recruitment.
A spokesperson organization, which employs about 100,000 total and operates more than 40 hospitals, said the reductions are "primarily among those who are not in clinical or member-facing roles." The system will also be giving "enhanced severance pay and benefits coverage for affected employees," they said.
UPMC recorded $33.6 billion in total operating revenue across 2025 as well as a 0.9% operating margin. The layoffs come about two years after the organization conducting a more sweeping reduction of 1,100 workers two years ago, noted one of the nurse unions active in UPMC's hospitals.
"In that previous round of cuts, we lost many experienced and valued clinicians with roles in direct patient care and nurse education," Michelle Hart, a neonatal nurse practitioner and member of Magee Nurses and Advanced Practitioners United, SEIU Healthcare PA, said in a statement. "When UPMC reduces staff, those duties often then fall on nurses when we already do not have enough time with our patients to provide the level of care we believe in. ... UPMC cannot continue to prioritize branding, construction and executive compensation over investing in frontline staff."
UVM Health eliminates 142 roles systemwide
University of Vermont Health said this week it has eliminated 142 positions in Vermont and Northern New York, of which 76 are permanent deletions and 66 will be reposted with adjusted job descriptions.
The academic system said most of the changes weren't in areas providing direct patient care, but that some comprised "targeted clinical changes where necessary." It added that more employees were informed that their positions or departments are in the midst of reorganization.
The organization attributed its decisions to "significant financial shortfalls."
“These are extremely difficult decisions because of their impact on our valued colleagues,” UVM Health CEO Stephen Leffler, M.D., said in a release on the cuts. “We must make these hard choices to ensure we can continue to provide high-quality care that is accessible and more affordable for the communities we serve.”
UVM Health said it's working with employees' unions through the layoffs, and that those affected are being offered transition support and a chance to apply to other roles. Its cuts follow smaller cuts at its Northern New York earlier this year that affected nine workers, and a more substantial round last July that hit 146 positions.
June 3
Centra restructure drops 90 workers
Centra Health, a nonprofit system serving central and southern Virginia, shared news of a restructuring that will lead to "approximately 90" layoffs, or about 1% of its total workforce.
Of those affected, the system said 35 are being offered other open positions for which they are qualified. Eligible employees will receive severance as well as continued healthcare coverage under COBRA. Centra added that it has "used natural attrition" over the past several months, deciding not to refill positions as former employees left.
Centra said the restructure is part of a broader initiative focused on spotting redundancies and efficiencies, "particularly in administrative functions," and will help "adapt to the significant pressures facing healthcare providers including reductions in government reimbursements, economic challenges, shifting demographics and evolving technologies."
Another 70 employees cut at Baptist Health
Baptist Health has shared word that it is eliminating around 70 workers in Arkansas' Fort Smith area.
A statement on the decision shared with press pointed to "a sustained decrease in service volumes and the duplication of certain roles." The system added that the cuts will not affect care services, and that those impacted will receive severance and job placement services.
Of note, the news comes less than two months after Baptist announced plans to ax 150 other employees in the same area as a result of service line changes.
Optum to cut 58 jobs in New Jersey
Optum will layoff 58 workers across three divisions based in the Garden State, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notices.
The largest share of those layoffs are at Optum Services, where 36 positions will be eliminated. Five jobs will be cut at Optum Care, and 17 people will be laid off at Optum Select Management. The layoffs are effective on Aug. 26, according to the document.
Optum had not yet returned a request for comment at the time of publication.
May 28
Washington Regional's strategic consolidation eliminates 86 employees
Washington Regional Medical System, northwest Arkansas' largest healthcare provider, announced a "strategic organizational restructuring" it said will reduce its workforce by 86 people.
The nonprofit said it will be consolidating certain management and support functions, while also redesigning its workflows to reduce administrative burdens. The decision is a response to financial pressures including heightened labor and supply costs as well as "continued reimbursement challenges."
“We are all evaluating our business and implementing significant operational changes,” Washington Regional President and CEO Lucas Campbell, M.D., in the announcement. “By restructuring our management operations and consolidating roles, Washington Regional will reduce redundancies and optimize efficiency while still providing the high-quality care our community has come to expect.”
The system said there will be no disruptions in patient care due to the changes. It did not specify whether benefits, severance or other support is being provided to affected employees.
May 27
Care New England lays off dozens to address budget shortfall
Care New England said it has laid off more than 30 nonclinical and leadership jobs "as part of a restructuring in response to ongoing financial pressures that continue to strain hospitals and healthcare providers throughout Rhode Island."
Employees affected by the restructuring will received unspecified "resources and assistance" from the system, according to the announcement.
Care New England said it has been working to address an estimated $20 million budget shortfall for the 2026 fiscal year. Its announcement of the cuts pointed to low Medicaid reimbursement rates, rising expenses and greater demand for uncompensated care, and included calls for state leaders to back a proposed funding package.
“Without meaningful action, Rhode Island risks continued erosion of healthcare access, longer emergency room wait times, reduced services, and additional job losses throughout the healthcare sector," President and CEO Michael Wagner, M.D., said. "We urge state leaders to prioritize investments that strengthen healthcare and protect access to care for all Rhode Islanders.”
May 26
Intermountain Health eliminating 93 clinic staff in Montana, Colorado
Closures and consolidations across 10 Intermountain Health clinics in Montana and Colorado will hit 93 of the nonprofit system's employees, according to statements given to press.
In Montana, the system plans to close a family medicine clinic and "shift the model of care" at four of its other clinics. In Colorado, Intermountain plans to close two occupational health clinics and a sports medicine clinic, while also planning to fold an endocrinology clinic into a primary care clinic and shuttering some services at an obesity management clinic.
Forty-one of the cuts are among "leader and staff member roles" in Montana, with Colorado employees comprising the remainder. The changes are scheduled to take effect from early June through late July, depending on the site.
Intermountain's statement chalked the decisions up to strengthening "long-term financial sustainability in an increasingly volatile healthcare industry." It said employees whose roles are impacted may apply for other open positions, and that they will be given access to "transition support, career assistance, severance (where applicable) and benefits guidance."
May 18
Innovaccer lays off 340 employees as part of restructuring
Health tech company Innovaccer reduced its workforce, primarily impacting positions outside the United States, the company confirmed to Fierce Healthcare. Inc42 reported that the company laid off 340 employees, impacting staff in India and the U.S.
In a statement, Innovaccer said the workforce reduction was related to its shift to AI-enabled operations.
"As an AI-native health technology company, Innovaccer is applying its own automation principles internally. We are building an organization that is lean, fast and focused, which prioritizes speed and measurable outcomes for our customers," the company said.
It's the company's third layoff round in the past four years, Inc42 reported.
The company, founded in 2014, built software solutions that aggregate patient data across care settings and systems. Innovaccer secured a $275 million series F funding round in January 2025 to invest in artificial intelligence with the goal of becoming a “one-stop shop” for healthcare AI solutions.
The company has raised $675 million to date with a post-money valuation of approximately $3.45 billion following its series F round.
In September, it acquired Story Health, a digital specialty care platform with health system inroads. That deal was preceded by a number of other acquisitions, including Humbi AI, an actuarial software, services and analytics company, in January 2025 and two companies in 2024: Cured, a digital marketing and CRM platform for healthcare, and Pharmacy Quality Solutions, a pharmacy-payer performance technology.
May 12
Providence hospital's behavioral health overhaul cuts 40 roles
Forty jobs are in the firing line of a rehashed behavioral health model at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center.
The Spokane, Washington facility will transition emergency department psych triage services into a new department staffed by licensed therapists beginning July 14, Providence said in a release given to press. Other mental health support roles in the ED and adult geriatric psych unit will also change over to a new staffing model that relies on certified nursing assistants with specialized behavioral health training, it said.
There will be no interruption in behavioral service availability during the shift, Providence said.
May 4
HCA Healthcare lays off 'small portion' of workforce
The nation's largest for-profit health system confirmed Monday an undisclosed number of non-clinical layoffs.
The cuts, according to a statement, "represent a small portion of our workforce," which exceeded 300,000 people as of earlier this year. On the other hand, Nashville Business Journal, which first reported the layoffs, cited two unnamed sources who described the cuts as "significant in scale."
HCA said in its statement it is supporting affected colleagues and, where possible, helping connect them with other opportunities within and outside of HCA Healthcare. We continue to recruit and hire for a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles across the U.S. to support the care we deliver to patients and the communities we serve."
Baptist Health cutting 150 amid hospital restructuring
Service line changes at Baptist Health will hit 150 employees' roles over the next 60 days.
The cuts are tied to the system's Baptist Health Fort Smith hospital, which the company said has lost a cumulative $127 million from 2018 through March 2026. To avoid closure, services including obstetrics, oncology, nephrology, pulmonary and infectious disease care have or will soon wind down, with other affiliated clinics also set to shutter.
The 150 affected employees, among which are 10 physicians, are being offered 60 days of severance, career transition support and opportunities to join other roles at the system, Baptist Health said.
"By stabilizing our foundation now, we stop the cycle of unsustainable losses and create a platform from which we can eventually grow and even add services back," the organization wrote in a statement for press.
April 28
OHSU lays off 59 cancer employees
Oregon Health & Science University said it is cutting 59 positions tied to its Knight Cancer Institute.
Most of the layoffs, 30, affect the Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research Center. The organization attributed the decisions to "a rough climate for research funding."
UVM Health lays off 9 at N.Y. hospitals
Nine employees at two University of Vermont Health hospitals in northern New York were reportedly eliminated in response to cost and policy pressures.
Two of the affected workers were at Alice Hyde Medical Center and seven worked at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.
April 16
UnityPoint IT outsourcing trims at least 207
UnityPoint Health, which employs 31,000 people, said this week it will be eliminating 207 of its IT roles amid a transition of their responsibilities to third-party vendors.
The outsourcing is focused on IT and revenue cycle functions and driven by financial pressures "like many health systems across the country," President and CEO Scott Kizer said in a statement given to press. Additional cuts are on the way for the system's revenue cycle workers, though how many will be affected has not yet been determined.
Those being laid off are being provided with severance, benefits continuation and other career transition support.
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan to shed 321
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, the insurance arm of the nonprofit Texas system, shared plans exit the individual marketplaces as well as Medicaid, a move it said will impact 321 jobs.
Baylor Scott & White Health said it will focus on supporting the affected individuals through the transition, including career guidance, priority opportunities elsewhere within the system, and funded upskilling for in-demand clinical roles. It also noted that it continues to hire for patient care roles elsewhere in the system.
Acute care hospital shutdown affects 116 Ohio staff
Advanced Specialty Hospitals of Toledo's May 1 closure will see 116 workers permanently laid off, effective June 8, according to a Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification filing.
The affected workers, according to the notice, include 45 registered nurses as well as nurse aides, pharmacy technicians, speech language pathologists and other clinical and non-clinical job roles.
April 10
Greenwood Leflore Hospital cuts 86, shutters some services
Greenwood Leflore Hospital, a publicly owned hospital with 25 licensed acute care beds and 24/7 emergency department, said this week it would be laying off 86 employees, of whom 40 are part-time.
The decision is accompanied by immediate and planned service line closures including an after-hours clinic, wellness center, outpatient rehab and cardiac rehab, according to a statement given to press and other online notices. The hospital is left with about 425 employees plus 58 contracted workers.
The hospital, which serves an area of Mississippi with limited healthcare access, has been teetering financially for the past few years and had recently began exploring a deal to join the University of Mississippi Medical Center. This week's statement noted that the restructuring decisions were made "as the hospital prepares for either a transition of operations to a larger health system or a potential closure."
March 24
UCI Health restructure to cut headcount by 1%
UCI Health announced a strategic restructuring that will lay off about 1% of its workforce, or roughly 150 people.
The six-hospital academic system said its effort will be combining position and better matching roles to its developing needs. Those affected "will receive comprehensive financial support, job placement services, and priority consideration for open positions across UCI Health as part of the organization’s realignment."
The California organization cited federal funding shifts and insurance reimbursement changes for its restructuring, as well as patients' different approaches to care access.
“We approach this moment with respect and care, feeling deeply grateful for our co-workers’ vital contributions to our community and those we serve," Chad Lefteris, president and CEO of UCI Health, said. "We recognize that change impacts all of our co-workers. But this realignment is vital to ensuring our ability to continue meeting the evolving needs of the communities we serve."
March 23
North Star Health Alliance laying off more employees
Bankrupt New York system North Star Health Alliance said in a release that it will be taking "additional operational restructuring actions" despite already conducting a prior round of layoffs near the top of the year affecting more than 100 people.
The system said the "workforce adjustments" will span the organization, and target greater operational efficiency while preserving essential care access. It did not disclose how many employees will be affected.
“This is a difficult but necessary step as we move through the Chapter 11 process and continue strengthening our organization for the future,” said CEO Andrew Manzer. “Our focus remains on strengthening the organization so we can continue delivering high-quality care close to home.”
Feb. 19
Walgreens lays off employees in Illinois, Texas
Pharmacy giant Walgreens will eliminate jobs in two states as it adapts to cost pressures as a private company under new owner Sycamore Partners.
A spokesperson for Walgreens confirmed the layoffs in a statement to Fierce Healthcare. Bloomberg reported that notices submitted in Illinois, where the company is headquartered, include 469 job cuts. A further 159 positions will be eliminated in Texas, according to the report.
"We’re focused on becoming America’s best retail pharmacy, beginning with improving the in‑store experience for our customers and patients," the spokesperson said. "To do this, we’ve made the difficult decision to simplify our organization in both the support center and with our field leadership to speed decision making and improve the service that millions of customers rely on every day."
They added that the company will support employees in the transition.
Walgreens was purchased by Sycamore Partners last year after facing declining profitability.
Feb. 18
Baystate Health trims 117 corporate roles
Baystate Health, a five-hospital nonprofit system in Massachusetts, confirmed the reduction of 117 corporate positions, which it said is less than 1% of its total workforce.
The system, in a statement given to press, outlined "ever-increasing headwinds" ranging from rising supply expenses to expired Affordable Care Act subsidies to increased demand from patients covered by government plans.
Baystate did not outline specific affected roles, but said those affected by the job cuts have been "notified with compassion and provided with support resources." The statement also described a decision to outsource clinical engineering to medical equipment management organization TRIMEDX, with Baystate's relevant team set to become employees of TRIMEDX beginning in May.
Feb. 12
PeaceHealth laying off 94 Washington workers
Nine-hospital nonprofit PeaceHealth filed a notice Wednesday that it plans to permanently eliminate 94 positions across its Washington facilities.
The layoffs are expected to to be effective by April 12, according to the notice, and a list of affected roles include clinical and non-clinical job titles. Some of the employees have union representation.
In a statement to press, a representative noted the cuts affect less than 1% of the system's workforce and reflectthe changing needs of our growing communities, ongoing financial pressures to reduce costs and our commitment to advancing the health and well-being of those we serve.”
The reductions come just a few months after the system cut about 400 workers (2.5% of the workforce) and closed some open positions amid organizational adjustments. Prior to that it had cut 1% and instituted a partial hiring freeze in May.
Feb. 9
Cigna to eliminate 2,000 jobs
Cigna is planning to eliminate about 2,000 jobs across its global footprint, accounting for about 3% of its total workforce.
Chatter across platforms like LinkedIn and Reddit have discussed the layoffs for several days. Benefits PRO reports that voluntary retirements were also offered to eligible employees.
It's unclear how many individuals are effected by the layoffs, and if any of the jobs were not filled.
“As we drive greater efficiency across our business, we have made the difficult decision to reduce roles in our workforce," a Cigna spokesperson told Fierce Healthcare. "This decision was made with deliberate care and focus, and we are providing a package that includes a variety of transition services for impacted colleagues.”
Jan. 30
Unite Us reduces staff by 20%
Unite Us, the tech company facilitating referrals to social services, laid off workers on Wednesday. The move affected about 20% of staff, or over 80 people, two people affected told Fierce Healthcare. The cuts primarily hit the product and customer support teams, they said.
The company did not confirm the number of people affected, but a spokesperson told Fierce Healthcare the move was a "targeted reduction." Unite Us is providing "career transition assistance" to those affected.
"We can confirm that Unite Us remains in a strong, stable financial position. The recent changes allow us to better align our teams and investments with our core offerings and deliver outcomes for our state and healthcare partners," the spokesperson said in an email.
This is a developing story.
Jan. 29
Horizon BCBS of New Jersey to lay off 242
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield will eliminate 242 positions, according to a WARN notice submitted this month in the Garden State.
A spokesperson for the insurer told Fierce Healthcare that the non-profit payer is staring down the same financial challenges that are impacting the industry writ large, and that it notified employees in November that it would conduct a restructuring in early 2026 that would lead to the elimination of about 300 positions.
The individuals impacted by the layoffs were notified on Monday, the spokesperson said. The insurer has trimmed its workforce by 8% accounting for this round of layoffs and other actions taken in 2025, they said.
"We do not take workforce reductions lightly," per the spokesperson. "Employees whose positions were eliminated were treated with fairness and respect and will receive a generous separation package."
Jan. 29
Erie County Medical Center laying off 3% of workforce
New York's Erie County Medical Center said it is laying off about 150 employees, or about 3% of its team.
The cuts are primarily in non-clinical roles, though a local nurses' union said that some frontline clinicians were also affected. The hospital is also requiring one week of unpaid furlough in 2026 for its "management confidential employees."
The center's statement placed the blame on "inadequate reimbursements from both public and private payers," adding that "insurance companies continue to deny and delay payment for patient care services at an alarming rate. It stressed that it has not fully closed any of its programs, "but has made targeted reductions in services to meet patient demands and our financial realities."
Jan. 29
ECU Health shutters 31 complex care management roles
ECU Health, in eastern North Carolina, will be laying off 31 positions within its Access East program, which helps deliver non-medical and other complex care-management services to Medicaid recipients.
The cuts stem from a decision by the state legislature not to fund the Healthy Opportunities Pilot program that supported its efforts. The system, in statements to press and a regulatory notice, said the terminations are set to go into effect on March 31, but that the organization is looking at other internal openings for those affected where possible.
Jan. 27
Hennepin Healthcare cuts 100 jobs, some services to close $50M budget hole
Hennepin Healthcare, which operates HCMC in Minneapolis and a network of primary care clinics in Hennepin County, plans to cut 100 positions and shutter some services as it faces a massive budget shortfall.
The health system is making targeted service line adjustments as part of a broader, long-term effort to stabilize its finances and protect core clinical services and care capacity, the organization said in an announcement posted to its website on Monday.
Hennepin Healthcare will be closing or integrating some stand-alone clinics and services. The health system will close chiropractic and acupuncture services and refer patients to external providers and it is shuttering its sleep clinic. The system said it will continue to do sleep screening tests through primary care.
Senior and extended care also will be impacted as older adult patients will now be seen in primary care and nursing home services will be transitioned to other systems, the health system said. Patients needing pain treatments also will be transitioned to other providers. Medical and surgical services for weight management will be reduced and integrated into the Clinic and Specialty Center instead of operating as a stand-alone clinic.
Hennepin Healthcare runs Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), a Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and safety net hospital.
Earlier this month, the new co-leaders at Hennepin Healthcare sent a message to workers saying job cuts and service reductions would be needed soon because of a cash-flow crisis, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported.
During a press conference Monday, Dr. Kevin Croston, the co-interim administrator of Hennepin Healthcare, told reporters that the health system is currently facing a financial crisis due to budget challenges and health insurer UCare closing, among other factors, Minnesota Public Radio reported.
The health system is trying to close a $50 million budget hole by the end of March, several media outlets reported.
Hennepin Healthcare also is confronting a projected $100 million loss in uncompensated care and a $1.7 billion reduction in Medicaid revenue over the next 10 years, MPR reported.
Jan. 23
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center axes 265 open, filled positions
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center shared plans to cuts 265 roles—128 via planned retirements and vacant position closures and the remaining 137 through layoffs and a reduction in hours. The layoffs will take effect by March 8, according to a WARN filing.
The 427-bed nonprofit, which employs about 4,000 people, cited federal and California reimbursement cuts for its decision as well as a budget shortfall of $40 million. The plan for job reductions and other measures was put together following a “thorough evaluation of operational requirements, organizational structure and redundancies in positions,” a spokesperson told press.
The layoffs will take effect by March 8, according to a WARN filing. Those affected will receive severance and other support.
Pomona Valley said the reductions affect management as well as clinical and nonclinical roles but that patient care would not be affected. A labor union representing some of the hospital’s nurses told membership it plans to enforce protections outlined in its collective bargaining agreement, including an option for laid-off nurses to apply for and be given other open positions for which they are qualified.
Blue Cross of Idaho cuts dozens
Blue Cross of Idaho said it will be laying off fewer than 90 workers, a move the group said will allow it “to remain a strong, Idaho-based company” and better serve its nearly 600,000 members.
The insurer did not give details on specific roles affected to a timeline for the cuts. It had already reduced its head count by 135 early last year when the state health department passed it over for a dual-eligible contract.
L.A. Care Health Plan reorganization 3% leaner
L.A. Care Health Plan will lay off 225 employees, about 3% of its workforce, on or before March 13.
The country’s largest publicly operated health plan said in a statement the decision stemmed from federal and state funding cuts, and that its restructure will strengthen critical capabilities and introduce new roles to help do so. It also said it will provide transition support and resources to affected workers.
Trinity Health outsourcing cuts RCM team by 10.5%
Trinity Health said it will be laying off about a tenth of its revenue cycle management team, instead outsourcing the work to a vendor in a bid to reduce costs.
The 92-hospital nonprofit system did not disclose how many workers are affected but said the reductions affect workers in 15 states. The organization also did not share whether those losing their positions would receive a compensation package.
Alameda Health System cutting 250 systemwide
Alameda Health System will lay off about 250 employees across multiple locations.
A regulatory filing outlining most of these lists March 9 as the terminations’ date of effect. The California organization said its cuts will span several areas, and it is also offering voluntary resignations and retirements with financial incentives.
The reductions stem from impending funding cuts.
North Star Health Alliance eliminating 120 amid state payment dispute
North Star Health Alliance announced layoffs affecting around 120 of its workers.
The New York system told press its cuts will span clinical, nonclinical and management employees and be split roughly equally across its two main campuses. Those affected did not receive severance payments outside of what was obligated under their employment contracts.
The cuts come in the wake of a payment dispute between North Star and New York’s Department of Health related to the restructuring of its hospital into a critical access hospital and a co-located inpatient acute psychiatric hospital.
Vibra Healthcare's long-term acute care facility closure to affect 310
Vibra Healthcare will be laying off 310 employees when it closes Specialty Hospital of Portland, the state’s only long-term acute care facility, due to financial challenges.
The decision was announced in December but will take effect on or before Feb. 1, per a WARN filing. Leadership, nonclinical workers and clinical positions such as nurses and therapists who worked at the 73-bed facility are affected.