AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH

Chicago, Illinois-based CommonSpirit Health, a Catholic healthcare provider operating 142 hospitals and 700 care sites in 24 states, has announced a major reduction in force.

The personnel cuts will impact 2,000 full-time equivalent employee positions, mainly in ancillary, support, and overhead functions across the enterprise.

According to a company statement, "Like many health care providers, we are experiencing tremendous financial strain caused by a number of factors. As a result, we are taking steps to improve efficiency and effectiveness that may include changes that impact roles in our divisions and at the national office, as well as reduce our costs where appropriate."

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 HELP AT HOME

Chicago, Illinois-based Help at Home, a provider of in-home care services, has announced that it is leaving the Alabama marketplace due to the State's refusal to expand Medicaid.

The withdrawal will impact 785 employees situated throughout the state and will commence effective November 4, 2023. The State's annual Medicaid contracts will expire on September 30, 2023.

According to a company spokesperson, “The current reimbursement and regulatory environment for Medicaid-funded home care has made it difficult to recruit, hire and retain workforce and we have not been able to overcome these challenges in the state of Alabama.”

"Alabama is one of 10 states that hasn’t accepted federal funding to expand its Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act and has some of the strictest income-based eligibility requirements in the country."

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 SOUTH CITY HOSPITAL

St. Louis, Missouri-based South City Hospital, a regional 178-bed healthcare facility, has abruptly closed and its signage removed.

The closure impacts 563 employees.

The hospital, founded in 1869 by the Catholic order of the Alexian Brothers, has been in financial distress for years and has been under receivership for the past couple of months.

According to Daniel Wiggins, South City Hospital's receiver, "South City Hospital appreciates the support and cooperation of the health care community with the transfer of patient care and also with assisting impacted personnel with employment opportunities."

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?