US EditionNorman Regional Health System Lays Off 10% of Workforce
- Norman Regional Health System laid off about 300 employees, approximately 10 percent of its workforce, amid ongoing financial pressures in 2025.
- The layoffs followed funding uncertainties and reduced inpatient and outpatient admissions affecting rural Oklahoma hospitals across the state.
- CEO Aaron Boyd acknowledged that deciding on the cuts was an extremely difficult choice for the hospital and expressed regret to the employees affected in a letter.
- Boyd expressed that the hospital faced an exceptionally difficult and painful choice, highlighting the unavoidable nature of the staff reductions.
- These layoffs reflect broader challenges in rural healthcare, with potential risks to vital services amid Medicaid funding uncertainties and a strategic plan called Operation Independence.
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Norman Regional Health System lays off 10% of workforce
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — Norman Regional Health System notified staff Monday that 10% of positions have been eliminated. Officials say the action was necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability and independence of Norman Regional. The hospital goes on to say that rising costs, workforce shortages, and declining reimbursement presented challenges that "demand bold, proactive steps to preserve our ability to serve the community with high-qualit…
Norman Regional Health System announces layoffs - Shawnee News-Star
From Norman Regional Health reports Norman Regional Health System, on Monday, announced a reduction of its workforce and released the following: “Norman Regional Health System… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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