I was a legacy McKesson employee who's tenure was around 25 years when I was informed that my position was eliminated last year. I thought I share some information / thoughts in hopes that it at least may help someone. Note that I am basing... — read more
Wrong people are being laid off
Heard from multiple former coworkers about recent layoffs. Good and really smart CHC employees are getting hit hard by this. I was really surprised WHO they’ve let go recently. Extremely talented Sales Engineers/Solution Consultants are being let go!... — read more
I think the RIFs are going on throughout May
I think the RIFs are going on throughout May. My boss told me he was being pushed for a full 30% reduction in his labor costs for FY20. Then he scheduled an early Friday meeting with me for thirty minutes, which is when I expect to be laid off. I... — read more
Heard there was big RIF 5/2
Not sure who got hit, but do know it was significant.
Change Healthcare RIFs - Why management minimally impacted?
Is it just me or does it seem like CHC keeps a thick layer of management (directors, managers, supervisors, team leads) , in relation to the number of workers that actually do billable work? It doesn't see efficient if they truly want to reduce... — read more
4/2 - New round of layoffs at Change
Under the guise of “resource adjustments” New round of layoffs today in sales, client services, and process excellence (PEX) teams. This resulted in the elimination of some positions. Just another bogus lay-off help improve the look of the... — read more
Outsourcing
Be prepared- management is asking to identify all employees who have the potential to be outsourced (onshore and offshore). If you’re in more of an administrative role, I’d start looking right now.
IPO!
An IPO of $100million for a company that was said to be valued at multiple billions, doesn’t seem too sure about itself. Testing the waters are we? Change’s LinkedIn and website are surprisingly quiet about the news. From an article: “CHNG appears to... — read more
New “ground breaking” announcement
Change Healthcare made a major announcement yesterday. All Americans (ahem, patients) are now able to access interoperability services (aka their data) FOR FREE. You know - because they weren’t able to do that before. I don’t know about everyone... — read more
In case anyone is wondering where your annual increase could have gone
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/12/17/mckesson-change-healthcare-buying-pokitdok-blockchain-health-tech.html
Just another layoff
In May my dept had a layoff of 5 people then yesterday I was blind sighted and two of us let go saying our numbers were down and we needed to cut cost so explain to me why the dept , or what’s left of it (8 ppl)needs a supervisor AND an offsite... — read more
New payroll "mistake"
I just received a letter from CHC claiming that I underpaid on my 2018 benefits and if I don't fork over $156.04 immediately I will owe $168.81 in 2019. Jokes on CHC inasmuch as I HAVEN'T WORKED THERE SINCE MAY 2018. People Connection (ha!) said... — read more
Going lean with Verint
Everyone knows that Verint and layoffs go together...Get those resumes dusted off.
Glassdoor rating down to 2.8
And I thought Change Healthcare was an amazing company.... I guess the people are speaking and have had enough of the incompetent management. Too bad those fake planted 5* reviews didn’t work to pull up that thinly covered veil.
Anyone heard about Christmas bonuses?
Anyone heard any news about Christmas bonuses? Did employees get them last year?
Change doesn't care about the employees or the customers
They think we are as stupid as they are. I've worked in different companies, large and small, in different cities and states, and have never experienced anything remotely as bad as Change Healthcare. I feel bad for the employees who have had to put... — read more
Yet another payroll nightmare
There was a “clerical error” and a ton of ppl went with out pay this week. The response on chatter was they are working diligently to fix it. That’s great..ppl can just tell their banks that their employer is fixing it so they don’t rack up over... — read more
Change introduces smart contract system for healthcare
Although these kinds of innovations bring a lot of automation with them, which I’m not a big fan of,but I have to say that this is generally a good move. Simplification and a more agile process is something that is needed in healthcare transaction... — read more
John Hammergren Announces Retirement
Per yesterday's announcement, John Hammergren is leaving McKesson, on 3/31/2019. Any coincidence that it's happening before the IPO and official, final splitoff of Change Healthcare, from McKesson?... — read more
Neil should resign
Neil, you and your sloppy leadership team have run a good company into the ground. Let that sink in... We had a good thing but you and CHC “leadership” destroyed it. Let that sink in... Time for you to go.
The Dam is Breaking on Chatter
In the past week it seems there has a been a torrent of people willing to speak their mi ds on Chatter, and no longer anonymously. Multiple people are have voiced their dissatisfaction with the executive leadership. Folks are also especially p-ss-d... — read more
Laid off employee are not getting their severance pay
I know multiple people who have been laid off who are not getting paid severance as they should. One of them it took over a month to get any severance pay. And since you can't collect unemployment while getting severance, you are basically SOL and... — read more
Benefits department needs an overhaul
Is having a horrible benefits dept an omen of a business going down? I’ve never dealt with such unprofessional people as I have with the benefits dept.
Account execs and Strategic Sales Teams Gone
More cost cutting for the IPO. If you can’t manage (yes, you Neil). Hundreds fired/laid off today.
The strike
“There is only one kind of men who have never been on strike in human history. Every other kind and class have stopped, when they so wished, and have presented demands to the world, claiming to be indispensable—-except the men who have carried the... — read more
Higher health insurance and benefits reductions are coming in 2019
There was a manager's meeting about benefits yesterday. This is what I was told was discussed: Those making for than 30k a year will see a 4.2% increase in health insurance premiums. Domestic partners can no longer be covered on your health... — read more
CHC hires underwriters for upcoming IPO
https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKCN1MD2TJ Here is where some of your merit increase money might have gone.
Don't forget to leave reviews for Change on Glassdoor
Management actually cares about their Glassdoor rating because they keep having HR put in obviously fake reviews. Make sure to leave truthful reviews of your own. Let management know how you feel, and let the public and potential future employees... — read more
Merit Raise Update
According to a souce close to ELT, merit increases will be delayed (again) until FY20. There will be more layoffs in multiple BUs as we approach the upcoming Holidays. Good luck to all. Search for jobs now.
Next set of layoffs; after RSNA?
Most likely the next layoff will be after RSNA and perfect timing, before the holidays. Question is what location, what roles and what product?
Change Healthcare Haiku
Paychecks always wrong Call the People Connection But they wont fix it No merit raises The IPO is coming We'll outsource you all Remember, its 3 lines, 5 syllables, 7 syllables, then 5 again.
The new claims and payments network- Change is partnering with Amazon
Setting up a network like this is not a matter of innovation and going ahead of the competition any more, it’s a necessity, and who better to partner up with than Amazon. On the other hand I’m not sure that this modernization will benefit the... — read more
Run Don't Walk...the Door is Closing
This place is going down fast - archaic products and horrible vision. RUN!
This will be interesting
Town Hall today,lets see what Neil has to say.
IOU
Well Iam anxiously awaiting to see if we get our merit increase in Oct. as promised months ago...was it just to buy time and get rid of people and outsource or IPO??? If you really truly appreciated your employees you would find a way in the budget... — read more
A Partial Summary of What Occurred in One of the Closed Offices
Now that our company has closed two sites, I think it is important to go back and summarize what occurred for the benefit of current employees. I will present the facts and let everyone draw their own conclusions. With Respect to Development: (This... — read more
Change Healthcare is a Wonderful Company
For me to p--p on!
Severance
I was recently fired. If you'are wondering what severance package you will get, here is the info. I was told there is no more formula like 2 weeks per year of service. However, what I was given adds up to being roughly 0.5 week of pay per year. I was... — read more
Social experiment?
This company seems determined to eliminate the best talent. Developers are being rushed through projects to 'dumb down' processes in order to be handed over to lower-paid employees. This is a great plan for fiscal downsizing, but feels very much like... — read more