Sentara Health Reduces Workforce Due to Medicaid Membership Decline

Sentara Health Cuts Workforce

Sentara Health is making the difficult decision to cut nearly 200 positions as a result of the ongoing decline in Medicaid membership across the United States. The company attributes this reduction to the Medicaid redetermination process, which has significantly affected eligible membership levels in Virginia.

Details of the Position Cuts

Of the roughly 200 positions being eliminated, the majority are located in the Sentara Health Plans division, which supports health plan operations.

• Positions affected include corporate shared services roles.
• The exact number of layoffs remains uncertain as Sentara seeks to find alternative positions for impacted employees.
• Most cuts will affect employees in Virginia, although the company operates across 10 states.

These cuts represent less than 1% of Sentara’s total workforce of approximately 34,000, with around 40% of them being leadership roles. Sentara emphasizes that it is committed to supporting its employees during this transition.

Conclusion: Supporting Affected Employees

While the decision to lay off employees is challenging, Sentara Health is focusing on supporting its workforce through internal job placements. The company is dedicated to maintaining its employee base despite these reductions.