AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT PROGRESSUS THERAPY

Tampa, Florida-based Progessus Therapy, a unit of Doylestown, Pennsylvania-based Invo and a provider of comprehensive behavior, mental health, and therapy services, has announced

the company will discontinue home- and center-based services on September 18, 2023.

Multiple locations in Florida and Illinois” will be acquired by Florida Autism Center, a division of the Houston, Texas-based autism provider BlueSpring, as well as Lombard, Illinois-based Autism Therapy Group. Invo Healthcare is in talks with other “strategic partners” to which employees and patients alike will be transferred.

The closure will impact approximately 250 employees in three Georgia therapy centers in Savannah, Evans, and Columbus, Georgia, and commence on August 18, 2023.

Nationwide, Progressus Therapy centers and other Invo-owned centers will be laying off nearly 1,000 employees, including 300 employees in Florida.

The company provides applied behavioral analysis, a common treatment for autism spectrum disorder, patient care will be continued as the company transitions to an unnamed strategic partner.

According to a company spokesperson, “Please know this decision was not made lightly. We recognize the enormous personal impact this has on you, our teams, our patients, and their families.”

"After spending the last year and a half on multiple initiatives, operational upgrades, and potential alternatives to keep our home and center-based operations intact, we ultimately came to the difficult decision to discontinue this aspect of our business."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT ALINA HEALTH

Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Allina Health, a not-for-profit healthcare system that owns or operates 12 hospitals and more than 90 clinics throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin, has announced a cost-cutting initiative and a reduction in force.

The personnel realignment will impact 350 employees companywide.

According to CEO Lisa Shannon, “I know that for many of you, there is a disconnect on how people are feeling against this information. It's not what you experience every day. We are extremely busy. So how can we be losing money?” Simply put, it comes down to our expenses which continue to outpace our revenues. We're experiencing higher costs across the board for supplies and labor, and we continue to get paid less for the care that we provide."

"Allina Health has tremendous gratitude for all of our team members, including those leaving our organization. Employees who are part of this labor reduction will be offered severance, health benefits, and outplacement resources.”

“I know this decision is difficult for all of us, especially those that are impacted. While redactions will be occurring systemwide, we will continue to prioritize our caregiving roles, which are essential to our ability to serve the community.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM

Tacoma, Washington-based MultiCare Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare provider, has announced a major staff reduction and a realignment of some outpatient programs.

Approximately 229 employees, mostly in support roles like marketing, information technology, and finance, will be impacted with the goal of reducing expenses.

According to CEO Bill Robertson, “The decision to eliminate staff is never an easy one and it is not an effort that we undertake lightly. These reductions are unfortunately necessary as MultiCare works to address our financial challenges.”

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?