Citing higher volume and lower revenues, Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, Pa., is laying off 61 full-time employees and putting per-diem employees on notice, according to a report by the Scranton Edition.
The layoffs are the 173-bed hospital's first in 17 years and will affect almost every department, including administrative staff.
In addition to layoffs, Moses Taylor is looking to increase efficiency and reduce operating expenses.
Read the Scranton Edition's report on Moses Taylor Hospital.