Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia warns of furloughs amid ‘continued uncertainty’

Facing an expected $227 million budget shortfall, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia said it plans to implement furloughs and require staff to use paid time off, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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The children’s hospital network said it expects to report a $227 million deficit in the fiscal year ended June 30. It has not reported its financial results. 

“In light of reduced revenue stemming from these reductions — including the cancellation of elective surgeries and procedures which have since resumed — we are planning for continued uncertainty,” a hospital spokesperson told the Inquirer. 

It is unclear how many of the hospital’s 14,000 employees will be affected by the cost-cutting plan. 

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