AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE (11/24/23)

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 —

The company has announced it will layoff 192 first responders due to a contractual matter with Main Line Healthcare.

According to a company statement, “Officials with American Medical Response (AMR) announced last week its Philadelphia operation will reduce its number of first responders effective January 18, 2024. The reduction is in response to the end of our contract with Main Line Healthcare. AMR will continue to serve Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.”

“We are offering relocation allowances to assist employees in transferring to other AMR operations, as well as hosting a job fair to help them connect with and pursue opportunities with other local EMS agencies. We very much want to keep these first responders working on board local ambulances.”

DECEMBER 7, 2022 — Original post…

Greenwood Village, Coloado-based AMR, American Medical Response, a nationwide provider of emergency medical support and ambulance services, has announced a reduction in force.

The reduction in force will impact 130 employees, including EMTs, dispatchers and clerical staff located in Fife, Washington and is scheduled for January 28, 2023.

According to the company, "the amount of reduction and subsequent permanent layoff of existing staff is contingent upon the success of ongoing discussions with current customers/partners." AMR services every hospital, law enforcement agency, and fire department in Pierce county.

Factors influencing the decision appear to be the reduced demand for emergency transports, rising operating costs including fuel, maintenance, and personnel, and fixed government reimbursements.

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 DAVITA

Denver, Colorado-based DaVita, a kidney dialysis services company, has announced a 2023 cost-cutting initiative.

The planned reduction in force will impact approximately 200 administrative employees at the company's Denver headquarters. The layoffs are mostly affecting the accounting department, with many jobs to be outsourced next year.

According to a company statement, "DaVita is making a small reduction to select administrative functions in 2023, which will affect a limited number of jobs in the Denver area. While difficult, we believe these efforts will enable the company to continue investing in new ventures and capabilities to meet the needs of our patients for years to come. We are supporting every impacted teammate with robust financial and non-financial resources throughout this process."

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 ST. VINCENT. CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER

Cleveland, Ohio-based St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, a regional medical center, has announced a reduction in force to respond to declining patient loads and reimbursement rates by ending traditional inpatient acute care. The hospital will transition to an outpatient health and wellness campus to serve the community.

The reduction in force will impact 978 workers, including 446 full-time workers, 264 part-time workers, and 268 temporary workers. Acute services will cease in mid-November 2022.

According to a spokesperson, "This extremely difficult decision is being made with deep respect and gratitude for our caregivers, and we regret the direct impact this decision will have on those individuals. Significant efforts were made to find a sustainable model. Unfortunately, the Covid pandemic, the changing health care landscape, and declining inpatient volumes have led to significant financial challenges that became impossible to overcome."

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?