Becker's Healthcare September 18, 2024
Hospital and health system executives are navigating a complex financial landscape, with operating costs under constant pressure. As part of their cost-reduction strategies, several hospitals have turned to outsourcing or eliminating IT roles.
Despite initial waves of layoffs in recent years, reporting by Becker’s suggests that while cuts continue, their pace may be slowing, potentially signaling a shift in strategy.
Since July 18, health systems have announced plans to reduce IT positions, with a mix of permanent layoffs and outsourcing initiatives.
Ongoing layoffs across the industry
Among the latest developments, Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health announced the permanent layoff of 81 IT employees, effective Aug. 25. Novant is restructuring its IT system as part of broader operational changes, joining other...
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