#healthcare

Healthcare is volatile right now. Even with no rumors, I want to know what Cengage's severance looks like, what it includes on that front. Does anybody know where I could find out?

I subscribe to Beckers. This article is interesting....

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/centenes-buyouts-could-have-a-315m-price-tag-for-the-rest-of-the-year/

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Nurses at Pottstown Hospital are protesting significant layoffs that will eliminate over 40 percent of their workforce. The union states these cuts will reduce patient care and access to services. Tower Health claims the layoffs are necessary for emergency department and behavioral health expansions. The company plans to rehire some staff after renovations are complete. This action follows previous job eliminations at the hospital.

Pottstown, PA

https://patch.com/pennsylvania/pottstown/pottstown-hospital-nurses-decry-layoffs-seen-story

Rising living costs, layoffs at VZI, increasing medical expenses, and growing family responsibilities are making life increasingly challenging , especially in metro cities. Cost-cutting by VZI only adds to the pressure.

I work on the Medicaid side of Texas . Anyone know how bad the plan will get hit ?

Does a regular severance package come with any healthcare coverage for an extended period or not?

Okay, because there is really no such thing as a crystal ball that can tell you your future with Humana, I suggest you go over to the Centene Layoff site and read the many posts of from many frantic employees. This probably will be Humana in the next 6 months.

Patient Care Solutions saw a YOY change of -13.3% and a net loss of 26 Million (EIBT). GE Healthcare is officially reviewing all strategic options

Several major healthcare systems have recently announced significant workforce reductions. Dignity Health is laying off 139 employees across two hospitals in California. Adventist Health is also cutting 132 roles as it centralizes certain functions. These actions reflect ongoing financial pressures and strategic realignments within the healthcare industry. Many organizations cite rising costs and the need for operational efficiencies as reasons for these difficult decisions.

• California*

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/finance/fierce-healthcare-layoff-tracker-2026-job-cuts-eliminations-health-systems-hospitals

I’m seeing a lot of healthcare roles at Cognizant on LI. A couple had app deadlines of 7/30! Please go look and apply if you’re looking! The salaries for the couple I looked at seemed within realm. This doesn’t help me but hoping someone can find a new opportunity!

Wellstar Health System is implementing significant layoffs across its Georgia operations. The exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed. These workforce reductions impact various roles, from management to security personnel. The hospital system employs approximately 35,000 individuals statewide. Wellstar has stated its commitment to supporting departing staff.

Atlanta, Georgia

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/wellstar-health-system-to-lay-off-hundreds-across-georgia/85-74e4b90c-7b13-4b93-98a7-26410dd821f4

Governor Pritzker addressed recent staff reductions at the Choate Mental Health Center. He stated these layoffs are a direct result of relocating developmentally disabled residents to improved facilities. Consequently, the need for staff at the original location has diminished.

https://capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-pritzker-defends-choate-layoffs/

What is happening with the Sunshine Medicaid contracts in Florida? Are there potential layoffs, Any PLs know anything?

https://realeconomy.rsmus.com/healthcare-industry-trend-watch-week-of-july-20-2026/

I have been looking at the lantern surgery/cancer care card and it requires bariatric surgery just to be able to get that healthcare covered.

What a joke

What kind of cr-ppy insurance is that!!!

Pratt Regional Medical Center is implementing significant workforce reductions as part of a necessary operational overhaul. These difficult steps are intended to stabilize the financially troubled hospital and protect local healthcare access. The announcement follows the resignation of the hospital's President and CEO. The hospital has faced financial struggles, including delinquency on rent and insufficient cash reserves. A partnership with a healthcare advisory firm is underway to improve financial processes and ensure long-term sustainability.

Wichita, Kansas

https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/pratt-regional-medical-center-layoffs/

I wonder what kind of malarkey the CFO & CEO are putting together to make Humana look so good. Wonder if they will say anything about all the qualified and experienced workers they are displacing.

Humana, and all of these large for-profit health insurance corporations, need to have their Medicare & Medicaid contracts taken away by the government. These corporations have milked and taken advantage of a system that has propped up these corporations that are not only fulfilling their end of the bargain.

The whole reason for these cooperations administering Medicare Advantage, in lieu of Traditional Medicare was to help keep costs from getting out of hand by guarding against fraud, waste, and abuse. But instead of fulfilling THAT mandate, these corporations are lining c-suite executives and shareholder’s pockets with millions of dollars, all the while in denying catastrophic health claims to the elderly, poor, and disabled AND displacing its own American citizen workforce with cheaper temporary H-1B Visas. And these corporations are not even dealing with the fraud, waste, and abuse. But they are denying legitimate claims.

These for-profit corporations would not even exist if not propped up by American tax payer monies. And yet they continue to layoff their very own country’s (Americans) workers, some of which even served their country during wars. This is a slap in the face to this country!

Novant Health has eliminated 31 revenue cycle positions. This action was taken to address redundancies within the organization. The healthcare system stated the cuts align with its strategic goals. These goals include expanding patient access and improving affordability. The company regularly reviews its structure to meet community needs.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/staffing/mh-layoffs-closures-healthcare-live-updates/

If you are leaving Centene which new industries are you looking at? Or are you staying in health care in one capacity or another? I am concerning leaving health care.

Guess who would be the buyer of EviCore. Maybe UHC, or CVS?

All of these large for-profit health insurance corporations such as Humana, Cigna, Centene, Elevance, etc. really need to go under or have the government completely remove their contracts for administering Medicare & Medicaid and those contracts need to be granted to non-profit and not-for-profit companies.

Shareholders and large banking firms never should have gotten their greedy fingers into heath insurance, which is intended to be a lifesaving and quality of life industry for our elderly seniors (and also the poor and disabled), which are human-beings, our brothers and sisters, that deserve our love and respect.

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/look-elevance-healths-push-streamline-clinical-reviews

UnitedHealth reported Q2 earnings this morning, and it’s worth looking beyond the headline. Digging in we see:

Highlights:

• Revenue: $111.6B (+14%)
• Adjusted EPS: $6.38, well above expectations
• Medical Loss Ratio: 86.7%, better than expected
• Raised full-year guidance
• Continued emphasis on improving the quality and profitability of the book of business, even if it means fewer members.

Official results:
https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/newsroom/2026/2026-07-16-uhg-reports-second-quarter-2026-results.html

The contrast with Centene couldn’t be much clearer. Both companies are dealing with membership pressure. The difference is that UnitedHealth is framing fewer members as a strategic choice in pursuit of a stronger operating model. Pricing, product decisions, analytics, AI, clinical execution, and disciplined growth all appear to be moving in the same direction.

Centene has spent the last year talking about Mission Simplify, reorganizations, buyouts, cost discipline, and a smaller organization. The stock has rebounded sharply from last year’s selloff, but that’s regained investor confidence… not necessarily proof the operating model has materially improved. It’s easy to look at the stock price this year vs. same time last year when it was in the dumpster.

The key takeaway and where the focus should be: Healthcare is no longer a game of who has the most members. It’s become who can generate the best outcomes with the members they have. With me so far?

Both companies will definitely end up serving fewer people. The difference is whether that’s the result of a stronger operating model… or simply a smaller organization. Both companies are getting smaller. UnitedHealth is treating it as a strategy. Centene is trying to convince investors it’s an opportunity.

And then there’s AI. UnitedHealth isn’t starting from scratch. While they’ve been embedding analytics and AI deeper into the operating model, Centene was very slow out of the blocks… and it has spent much of the last year restructuring, reducing costs, and trying to regain its footing. That’s a lot of ground to make up as AI becomes the next competitive battleground. Maybe they have the core competency internally, but I’ve never seen it, and you definitely can’t outsource it.

One of Centene’s guiding principles the past couple of years, “We do what’s right, not what’s easy.” The easy part was making the company smaller. The hard part is proving it became better.

The stage gets much bigger on the 27th. That’s where leadership has to show investors that Mission Simplify wasn’t just about reducing costs, but it’s resulted in a fundamentally stronger company. That’s what the market will be listening for. I’m not very optimistic they’ll pull it off.

A new report from the Arkansas Hospital Association reveals significant financial strain on the state's hospitals. Rising operational costs, coupled with declining insurance reimbursements and substantial unpaid patient bills, are creating immense pressure. These financial difficulties have led to recent layoffs and service reductions across the state. Furthermore, access to essential maternity care is diminishing, with many counties lacking local delivery services. The report underscores the critical challenges facing Arkansas' healthcare infrastructure.

Fort Smith, Ark.

https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/new-report-highlights-financial-challenges-arkansas-hospitals/527-4f3bf7b6-c092-4981-a9c9-95915f5fb173

Any updates on RCM?

Wasn’t there for leadership meeting today and curious what was spoken about

Why is no one talking about how bad the new plan is with United Healthcare? I don’t know what I did to make Abby hate me so hard but seriously this is the insurance company we have a contract with?!?!

Layoffs and firings throughout majority of sites today. My team was affected, and multiple people at my site were affected. No confirmation on amount let go yet.

Bakersfield nurses are planning an informational picket to protest proposed layoffs at Dignity Health hospitals. They argue these reductions will jeopardize patient care and safety. The nurses are demanding that CommonSpirit Health rescind all layoff notices. They also want to collaborate on ensuring adequate staffing levels based on patient needs. These proposed cuts follow the recent closure of a burn unit at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

Bakersfield, California

https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/bakersfield-nurses-to-hold-informational-picket-over-proposed-layoffs

Meridian HealthCare has discontinued its detox services program due to financial difficulties. The organization cited reimbursement challenges as the primary reason for this decision. While other services remain unaffected, some staff from the detox program have been reassigned, and others were laid off. The CEO stated that all current patients in the program are still receiving care. Efforts are underway to secure alternative services for indigent individuals in recovery.

Youngstown, Ohio

https://www.wfmj.com/news/local-news/youngstown/meridian-healthcare-eliminates-detox-program-citing-cost-challenges/article_40c9c45e-40bc-4c76-90db-55c2e1a079aa.html

I was thinking of switching to an HSA next enrollment. Are we allowed to transfer our funds from the employer-sponsored HSA to a different service provider (like Fidelity)? I've never had an HSA so I was curious about the process.

This regime tried nothing and is all out of ideas. MFN would have stayed in Washington and fought for not only us, but also everyone on ACA so they woulld have affordable healthcare.

Hundreds of healthcare workers in Vermont gathered to protest upcoming layoffs at UVM Health. They expressed concerns about the impact on patient care and their own livelihoods. The rally highlighted the significant number of employees facing job losses. Organizers emphasized the importance of retaining experienced medical professionals. The demonstration aimed to pressure the health system to reconsider its decision.

Burlington, VT

https://www.wcax.com/video/2026/07/12/hundreds-vt-healthcare-workers-rally-against-uvm-health-layoffs/

Sure transformed their health…

https://www.npr.org/2026/07/06/nx-s1-5879413/medicare-dr-g-plan-coverage-premiums-wellcare

If I was still there, this is the kind of stuff I’d point AI at first. Fix your sh-t. This is embarrassing. How does this even happen?

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/centene-subsidiary-meridian-health-plan-of-illinois-awarded-illinois-medicaid-contract-302821756.html

Regional One Health will close its Extended Care Hospital on September 1st. This closure will result in the layoff of 103 workers. The facility is a 30-bed long-term care unit. The reasons for the closure were not immediately provided. Regional One Health operates other medical facilities in the area.

Memphis, Tennessee

http://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/staffing/mh-layoffs-closures-healthcare-live-updates/

I’m not afraid of a layoff but I’m in my late 40’s and worried about the future cost of healthcare if I don’t find a new role before COBRA runs out. Could anyone paying for healthcare in NC share their monthly premium and deductible? Just trying to feel prepared.

Two major hospital systems in Kern County are implementing workforce changes amidst industry-wide financial challenges. Dignity Health plans to lay off 57 employees, including 33 nurses, at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital by September. Adventist Health also disclosed the reclassification of 125 workers, with only three actual job losses in Kern County, as affected employees were offered other positions. These adjustments reflect broader pressures on medical centers due to rising costs and complex payer dynamics. Industry experts point to state and federal policy changes impacting healthcare coverage and reimbursement rates as significant contributing factors to these financial strains.

Bakersfield, California

https://www.bakersfield.com/news/kern-hospitals-issue-79-layoff-notices-amid-healthcare-shifts/article_9b59205d-6d41-438f-bb39-9ccb6258694b.amp.html