Central Washington Hospital to Lay Off 80 Employees to Save $7M

Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Wash., will lay off 80 employees in order to save $7 million, according to a Wenatchee World report.

Advertisement

Hospital officials said the job cuts will affect overhead and non-clinical departments. Voluntary early retirement will be offered to employees 60 and older, and vacancies from retirements or departures will be eliminated.

The job cuts are in response to a combination of a poor economy and lower government reimbursements.

Related Articles on Hospital Layoffs:

Desert Regional Medical Center in California Lays Off 5 Employees
Providence Regional Everett in Washington to Cut Up To 175 Jobs
ValleyCare Health Hospitals in Ohio Announce More Layoffs

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in Workforce

Advertisement

Comments are closed.