COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the area’s largest health providers announced on Thursday they were laying off more than 600 employees in two departments.
The layoffs will impact the I.T. and revenue departments, according to a media release.
The Full Statement From OhioHealth:
“To continue to be a leading healthcare system committed to providing the best possible patient experience, we have made the decision to engage external partners to provide some services that we currently provide in-house. This strategy will enable us to secure the skills, technology, expertise, and innovation required to deliver a best-in-class, patient-centric, personalized healthcare experience without taking away from investments we are already making at the bedside.
“This change will lead to the elimination of 637 jobs in Information Technology and Revenue Cycle Management over the next 3-5 months.
“We are committed to providing a high level of support to all associates affected by this change. This includes outplacement support, a job fair specifically for those displaced, temporary salary and benefits continuation after their OhioHealth employment ends, and upskill training for those in Information Technology. We have also been intentional in providing every person with as much notice as possible that their role will be eliminated. Our goal is to support every person as they transition to their next opportunity.”