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MultiCare layoffs announced in south King County and beyond

MultiCare said the cuts are meant to improve efficiency as losses reached about $652 million from 2022 to 2025, the company said.

  • On Wednesday, MultiCare Health System leader Robertson announced 138 position cuts across the network, with separations occurring between Oct. 27, 2026, and Jan. 1, 2027.
  • Robertson stated MultiCare lost about $652 million between 2022 and 2025 due to cost inflation and stagnant revenues; Congress's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" will strip $1.5 billion in revenue over the next decade.
  • Staff reductions affect diverse locations: 83 cuts last week in Spokane and Yakima, plus Tacoma, Puyallup, and King County sites including Auburn Medical Center and Navos West Seattle Campus.
  • MultiCare president Florence Chang will assume the president and CEO role on Jan. 1, 2027, as Robertson retires at year's end, completing the leadership transition.
  • The system faces a 6% increase in charity care as uninsured patients rise, while Robertson noted the network aims to reach about 5 million people, requiring expansion beyond Washington.
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MultiCare layoffs announced in south King County and beyond

It was announced Wednesday that there will be over 100 layoffs and closures at MultiCare hospitals and clinics across Washington state, including a few in south King County.

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Yakima Herald-Republic broke the news on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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