Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare plans to lay off up to 100 workers amid ongoing financial challenges, the Lewiston Sun Journal reported July 31.
The planned cuts — which would equate to about 3% of the health system’s workforce — come as Central Maine Healthcare prepares to be acquired by Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
The deal would see Prime enter a second new state this year, following its acquisition of eight Illinois hospitals from St. Louis-based Ascension in March.
Central Maine Healthcare includes three hospitals — Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton and Rumford Hospital in Rumford — a cancer center and network of physician practices.
The health system did not respond to Becker’s request for comment.
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