Fierce Healthcare layoff tracker—Texas Children's laying off 5% of staff; Novant Health trimming 171 IT staff
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Summary
The Fierce Healthcare layoff tracker reports significant workforce reductions across various healthcare organizations. Texas Children’s Hospital is laying off 5% of its 20,000 employees due to financial challenges. Novant Health is cutting 171 IT jobs as it outsources services to Deloitte Digital. Garnet Health will reduce 26 positions and restructure services to save costs. Ohio’s University Hospitals plans to eliminate over 300 jobs to manage soaring expenses. Oregon Health and Science University will lay off more than 500 employees amid financial pressures and a merger with Legacy Health. Highmark, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, and Walmart have also announced layoffs affecting hundreds of positions across different roles and locations, primarily driven by financial constraints and restructuring for efficiency.
