AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER (11/09/24)

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 — 100 EMPLOYEES, 200 UNFILLED POSITIONS

A company statement states, "Targeted adjustments are frequently made to improve organizational efficiencies and eliminate redundancies. About 200 unfilled positions and about 100 active employees throughout the 100,000-person UPMC system may be affected."

MAY 9, 2024 — Original post …

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, an integrated nonprofit health enterprise with 40 hospitals with more than 8,000 licensed beds and more than 800 clinical locations, has announced a systemwide personnel realignment initiative following an operational loss of $198 million in 2023.

The reduction in force will impact approximately 1,000 employees, “primarily among nonclinical, nonmember-facing administrative staff through attrition, closing of open positions, elimination of redundancies and other actions.”

Chief Communications Officer Paul Wood states, “The entire healthcare industry continues to face the realities of a still evolving, post-pandemic marketplace. UPMC is responding to these challenges and opportunities while remaining true to its mission of providing exceptional care for patients, employees, members, and communities.”

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 STANISLAUS SURGICAL HOSPITAL

Modesto, California-based Stanislaus Surgical Hospital has announced that its continuing operations are in question after CMS decided to terminate its Medicare contract following a substandard California Department of Public Health survey in February 2024, which found the hospital was not in compliance with certain Medicare conditions of participation.

"Effective on April 30, 2024, the Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services will terminate its Medicare Provider Agreement with Stanislaus Surgical Hospital. A Medicare complaint validation survey conducted on February 5, 2024, found Stanislaus Surgical Hospital was not in compliance with requirements for participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs as established by the Social Security Act (Section 1861) and its underlying regulations."

"Termination of your participation in the Medicare program will also result in termination of your Medicaid agreement.CMS is forwarding a copy of this letter to the California Medi-Cal Medicaid program."

According to a California State WARN notice, the facility is laying off 191 employees, effective April 30, 2024, which coincides with the termination of its Medicare Provider Agreement.

The fate of the facility is in question as it is appealing the CMS decision.

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 HINGE HEALTH

San Francisco, California-based Hinge Health, a healthcare technology and software development company offering virtual physical therapy for chronic musculoskeletal conditions, has announced a 10% reduction in its workforce as it attempts to reach profitability before an IPO. The Company offers remote monitoring and digital care solutions to improve patient education and monitor physical and behavioral therapy.

The reduction will impact approximately 170 employees across various functions, including software engineers.

According to a company spokesperson, “As we continue to reimagine musculoskeletal care, we are also committed to building a long-term sustainable business. To accelerate our path to profitability, speed up decision-making, and better focus our investments, we have made the decision to realign our organization. We are incredibly grateful for all our departing team members’ contributions and are focused on supporting them through this transition.”

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?