Tacoma, Wash.-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is eliminating 24 positions in its virtual care services department, according to a WARN notice.
The health system filed a notice with the state Sept. 9, with layoffs expected to begin Nov. 10.
“Virginia Mason Franciscan Health continues to face significant financial challenges due to recent state budget cuts and increased taxes, in addition to mounting pressures from rising labor costs, growing supply expenses, increasing claim denials, and persistent underpayment from government programs,” Chad Melton, interim president of the health system, told Becker’s in an emailed statement. “This realignment and workforce reduction is a difficult, yet necessary, decision to protect access to care for our patients and ensure the long-term stability of our organization.”
The latest layoffs follow a previous round announced in June, which affected 116 virtual care workers.
