The healthcare labor shortage, inflation, supply chain disruptions, declining volumes and a highly competitive retail health industry led to “unprecedented operating losses” for the retail clinics, a spokesperson for the 51-hospital system told Becker’s Hospital Review.
The closure of the retail clinics affects a mix of medical assistant, advanced practice clinician and leadership roles.
“We are collaborating with these individuals to transition them to open positions within the Providence family of organizations,” a spokesperson for the health system told Becker’s. “We are confident there are positions for our medical assistants and [advanced practice clinicians] should they choose to remain with Providence.”
ExpressCare virtual services will remain available in California, and patients will be able to receive same-day care services at urgent care, walk-in and primary care clinics, according to Providence.
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