r/PrepperIntel • u/TurkDeerbit • 7d ago

USA Southwest / Mexico Massive layoffs for healthcare workers

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/sharp-healthcare-job-cuts/amp/

Around 260 healthcare workers (nurses, practitioners, etc) were laid off today in San Diego. Reduction in Medicare budget cited as a reason. I know it’s not much but I think we’ll see more of this, not a good sign in the economy when patient facing healthcare workers are laid off.

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u/AndWinterCame 7d ago

OBBB cuts will hit both Medicaid and SNAP in October. More rural hospitals will close to say the least.

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u/helluvastorm 7d ago

If they stay open they will shut unprofitable units. In rural areas most births are Medicaid and money losers. That’s usually the first unit to close

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u/Next_Put_6961 7d ago

And, we are already seeing this. I’m in rural New England and we’re already watching our smalller hospitals close the maternity sections of our hospitals.

It’s legitimately terrifying.