Washington Regional Medical System announced Thursday it is restructuring its organization and eliminating 86 positions as part of an effort to address financial pressures facing hospitals, according to a news release from the Fayetteville-based health system.Washington Regional said the restructuring will include consolidating management and support functions and redesigning workflows to reduce administrative burdens.The health system said patients will not experience disruptions in care.Washington Regional President and CEO Dr. Lucas Campbell said in a statement the organization is making “significant operational changes” because of challenges in the health care industry.According to Washington Regional, hospitals are facing rising labor and supply costs along with reimbursement challenges.The workforce reduction is one of several operational changes being implemented to improve financial performance, according to Washington Regional.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. —
Washington Regional Medical System announced Thursday it is restructuring its organization and eliminating 86 positions as part of an effort to address financial pressures facing hospitals, according to a news release from the Fayetteville-based health system.
Washington Regional said the restructuring will include consolidating management and support functions and redesigning workflows to reduce administrative burdens.
The health system said patients will not experience disruptions in care.
Washington Regional President and CEO Dr. Lucas Campbell said in a statement the organization is making “significant operational changes” because of challenges in the health care industry.
According to Washington Regional, hospitals are facing rising labor and supply costs along with reimbursement challenges.
The workforce reduction is one of several operational changes being implemented to improve financial performance, according to Washington Regional.