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‘Difficult but necessary’: Largest hospital system in Mass. announces more layoffs
Boston 25 News • • business
Key Points:
- Mass General Brigham, Massachusetts’ largest hospital system, is implementing job cuts for the second time in under two years to improve its long-term financial sustainability.
- The healthcare group cited the need for broader structural changes and better coordination across hospitals to accelerate its transition to a more integrated care model.
- The latest layoffs include some pediatricians at Mass Eye and Ear, though the total number of job cuts has not been disclosed.
- In February 2025, Mass General Brigham previously laid off hundreds of employees to address a significant budget deficit despite reporting a $59.2 million operating gain for fiscal year 2025.
- The organization emphasized that these difficult decisions aim to ensure continued high-quality patient care, research, education, and investment in key programs and staff.
