MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) — Marshfield Clinic Health System has announced plans to cut more than 340 employees in Wisconsin, representing about 3% of its workforce.
“We are not immune to the immense pressure and unprecedented challenges gripping the health care industry in recent years, which has required us to identify ways to be more efficient and more resourceful,” said Dr. Susan Turney, CEO of Marshfield Clinic Health System, in a press release. “Reducing staff is always painful. This is ultimately about preserving the long-term efficiency and sustainability of our organization.”
Officials blame the staff reductions on skyrocketing labor costs, higher supply expenses, and reductions in reimbursements. In addition to the 346 layoffs, about 500 jobs that are currently vacant across the system will not be filled.
Marshfield Clinic says they will try to direct the impacted employees to other openings within the company. They’ll also receive other job-hunting resources as needed.
The Heath System will continually review its resources and specific patient care needs, and look for any additional opportunities to continue addressing the challenges facing the industry.
Marshfield Clinic has more than 12,000 employees across Wisconsin.
