The system will lay off 20 workers by July and cut the hours of 70 other employees, according to the report. The employees affected by layoffs will mostly be non-clinical staff.
The workforce changes, along with other cost-cutting measures, are expected to save the system about $13 million, according to the report. Mercy Memorial Hospital System has been affected by decreases in Medicare reimbursement, lower patient volume and an increase in charity care.
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