Any naysayers look it up.
"As of May 20, 2024, Optum announced that layoffs would occur in three waves, with some employees' last day of employment beginning on July 15 and the remaining layoffs ending on August 23. The layoffs include positions such as business systems analysts, printers, and business operations coordinators"
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I am shocked they're actually doing a warn act! what a rare occurrence. As far as CHA's, I would be very concerned, because NP/ providers continue to leave. You can't add patients to caseloads that need coverage...
I am hearing July for cha managers. Where did you hear June?
I was a CHA in the TN market and I did not feel safe. I have transferred to a UHC position. I think it's really up in the air. On one hand, they are hiring a ton for Central Outreach and paying half of what CHA's are paid. On the other hand, there have been CHA's that were hired after the March layoff. So, why hire someone they will be laying off in a few months anyway? I have heard that CHA managers will be let go in June and CHA's in the September wave. I would for sure update your resume and at least be submitting some just in case.
I would speculate that CHAs are not safe. If you look at the new job postings you will see they are hiring a large team of people with a HS diploma to make calls to engage patients.
This is specifically regarding Ohio location and should not be regarded as true for other areas. Including the location in the title would be nice.
Is there any more info on the possible impact to ERA (enterprise reporting & analytics)?
Are CHAs safe ? (Pls say yes)
I would also like an answer to that question as well l, so I can get off this emotional rollercoaster they’ve been keeping everyone on. It’s been brutal.
With the recent mass hiring of central outreach, amongst other things, I don’t get a warm and fuzzy feeling that they plan to keep CHAs around. We can hope for the best, but also be prepared for what could happen.
Are CHAs safe ? (Pls say yes)
Job Title Count of Job Title
Assc Bus Ops Coord 11
Assc Bus Systems Analyst 30
Assc Graphic Designer 2
Assc Printr 9
Assoc Equip Services Tech 1
Bus Process Cnslt 1
Business Systems Analyst 9
Dir Bus Systems Analysis 1
Dir Gen Mgmt 1
Dir Proj Mgmt 1
Dir, Tech Prod Mgmt 1
Lead Tech Prod Mgr 2
Mgr Bus Systems Analysis 1
Mgr Gen Mgmt 1
Mgr, Software Engineering 1
Principal Software Engineer 1
Print Coord 4
Printr 28
Proj Mgr 2
Software Engineer 2
Spvsr Gen Mgmt 1
Sr Bus Process Anlyst 1
Sr Bus Systems Analyst 1
Sr Bus Systems Specialist 1
Sr Mgr Bus System Analysis 2
Sr Mgr Qlty Engineering 1
Sr Mgr Tech Support 1
Sr Mgr, Software Engineering 2
Sr Proj Mgr I 1
Sr Qlty Engineer 1
Sr Software Engineer 3
Sr Tech Prod Mgr 2
Sr Technical Writer 1
Tech Support Analyst 1
VP Business Development Exe 1
Grand Total 129
The separations of the affected employees are expected to occur in three (3) waves. Consistent
with these plans, the last day of employment for the affected employees is anticipated to be one
of the following dates:
• July 15, 2024, or within 14 days thereafter –or–
• August 16, 2024, or within 14 days thereafter –or–
• August 23, 2024, or within 14 days thereafter
Details are here - https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/jfs.ohio.gov/warn/WARN%202024/Optum.pdf
Your post will help if more specific to locations. Also, what is your source?
Any more clinics closing down? Florida or Texas?
Yes, the notice to employees has already taken place. It's not nonsense. It's real.
The entire print business - CPS has been rif'd in 2 phases.
Last Day on Jul15? A Monday. Nonsense.
This is related to the closure of the Toledo Ohio location.
https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/optum-announces-plant-closing-and-layoffs#:~:text=Optum%20plans%20to%20permanently%20close%20its%20facility%20in,and%20the%20remaining%20layoffs%20ending%20on%20August%2023.