MultiCare layoffs announced in south King County and beyond
The nonprofit says rising costs and lower Medicaid funding are driving the cuts, which include 138 positions and six site closures.
- Tacoma-Based MultiCare Health System announced on Tuesday that it is cutting 138 positions, with layoffs scheduled to take effect between Oct. 27 and Jan. 1, 2027.
- Robertson, the health system leader, cited dramatic cost inflation and stagnant revenues, stating MultiCare lost about $652 million between 2022 and 2025 post-COVID.
- The cuts include six closures across Spokane and Spokane Valley locations, alongside staffing reductions affecting facilities in Tacoma, Puyallup, and King County.
- MultiCare is pursuing greater efficiency to address what Robertson called a 'potentially more challenging' financial environment, citing supply and energy management pressures.
- The organization faces a $1.5 billion Medicaid funding reduction over eight years, while Robertson cited higher pharmaceutical and labor costs as compounding fiscal pressures.
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MultiCare Health System Layoffs: 138 Employees Affected Across Washington State; Check Impacted Roles and Job Titles | 📲 LatestLY
MultiCare Health System is laying off 138 employees across Washington state between October 27, 2026, and January 1, 2027, affecting multiple facilities and closing six locations. The 138 affected positions span a wide range of departments, covering clinical care, finance, administration, and executive leadership. 📲 MultiCare Health System Layoffs: 138 Employees Affected Across Washington State; Check Impacted Roles and Job Titles.
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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.
The MultiCare Health System, which has several hospitals in the United States, has announced that it will fire 138 people from different...
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