Hennepin Healthcare Cuts 100 Jobs, Citing $50 Million Shortfall
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-02-24T13:03:56.003Z
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Faced with a $50 million budget shortfall by March 2026, Hennepin Healthcare will eliminate 100 full-time positions and five medical programs, according to KSTP News / MPR News. The healthcare system...
Faced with a $50 million budget shortfall by March 2026, Hennepin Healthcare will eliminate 100 full-time positions and five medical programs, according to KSTP News / MPR News. The healthcare system is the largest employer in downtown Minneapolis, with 7,555 workers.
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