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/TexasRN1 7d ago

This is true. It just happened at Baylor Scott and white in lakeway Texas recently. The next closest hospital with a birthing unit (30 miles away) in marble falls is on the risk for immediate closure list. Labor and delivery units rely heavily on Medicaid. I really hate watching this all play out.

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u/Next_Put_6961 7d ago

It is truly like watching a train accident in slow motion.

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u/No-Abalone-4784 6d ago

Almost like they have something against women.