Around 150 Employees of ECMC Laid Off, Poloncarz Says

Buffalo hospital laying off 150 workers, forcing furloughs amid rising costs

Erie County Medical Center plans to reduce its workforce by about 3% as the hospital grapples with inadequate reimbursements and rising costs.Approximately 150 employees are being laid off, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz told WIVB News 4.

Around 150 employees of ECMC laid off, Poloncarz says

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Around 150 employees are being laid off from ECMC, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz confirmed to WIVB News 4 on Thursday. In a statement, the hospital said the layoffs account for about 3% of their workforce in mostly "non-clinical" areas. ECMC blamed Medicaid cuts, inflationary costs and other financial challenges as [...]

ECMC to cut 3% workforce in 2026 amid financial strains

Citing reimbursement shortfalls and rising costs, ECMC will reduce its workforce by about 3% and furlough management employees for one week in 2026.

ECMC to lay off around 150 employees

ECMC said the layoffs impact "mostly non-clinical areas" and are due to "inadequate reimbursements from both public and private payers, inflationary costs, and other financial challenges."

Erie County Medical Center announces hundreds of layoffs

According to ECMC, the layoffs affect "mostly non-clinical areas."

Buffalo hospital to lay off 150, impose furloughs