#childrenshospitals

• Effective October 28, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) will lay off 5.8% of its staff, affecting 439 positions.
• The cuts are part of a strategic plan to address financial strain and support long-term sustainability.
• CHLA leadership says the decision was driven by external pressures, including reduced Medi-Cal reimbursement rates.

https://nurse.org/news/childrens-hospital-los-angeles-layoffs-2025/

Hard to keep the workers employed when VPs who get paid 400k / year plus bonuses need to be prioritized…..over the workers who prepare their presentation materials. When directors marry surgeons, might have easier time keeping salaries up and prioritizing funding.