AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT GROUNDGAME. HEALTH

Tampa, Florida-based GroundGame.Health, a business process enterprise working with health plans, employers, and community organizations to identify individuals who may need help and then connect them with services such as food assistance, transportation, housing support, and help with medical or medication costs, has announced a reduction in its workforce.

The reduction will impact nearly 100 employees, including outreach workers, seven vice presidents, the chief financial officer, and the chief growth officer. Layoffs will commence on July 11, 2025.

According to a company spokesperson, "The cuts are the result of the current administration’s shift in public policy priorities and influence on government programs that led to some of our clients having to pause their initiatives and reduce their spending, including on programs like ours that have demonstrated a strong return on investment. After careful consideration and what's going on, we've made that difficult decision to reduce our workforce to position our company for long-term success.”

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 terrible 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. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT PENN MEDICINE

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Penn Medicine, a major multi-hospital healthcare delivery system, has announced a reduction in force at its Lancaster General Health facility.

The reduction will impact 300 positions.

According to a spokesperson, “Like other health systems across the United States, Penn Medicine is working to ensure a strong financial footing while growing care for more patients across the region amidst continued changes and pressures for the field. The position eliminations will not result in discontinuation of any patient care services or programs."

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 terrible 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. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT MAINEGENERAL HEALTH

Augusta, Maine-based MaineGeneral Health, a comprehensive non-profit healthcare delivery system, has announced a reduction in force.

The reduction will impact 100 full-time workers and commence in mid-April 2025.

In a statement, President and CEO Nathan Howell noted, "The current crisis in MaineCare funding compounds an already tenuous financial footing for MaineGeneral and other hospitals in the state. Maine’s nonprofit hospitals are challenged by declining reimbursement rates from payers, reimbursement rates are not covering the actual cost of care. Additionally, we are experiencing excessive denials, especially from Medicare Advantage plans. The cost of doing business is increasing, which is not unique to health care. These are just some of the multiple challenges that we have been facing. We need to find a way to mitigate those losses as quickly as possible."

"We believe doing this difficult work now will set us up for a more financially sustainable future, as we want to remain independent and available to meet the health care needs of our community now and into the future."

"Finally, we know many people in the Greater Waterville area are concerned about their health care needs right now. We appreciate the important role we have in the community, especially in light of the Inland Hospital closure announcement, and we are assessing how we can be helpful with transitions of care."

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 terrible 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. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?