Greenville hospital to lay off 90 employees in restructuring

Regional Medical Center of Central Alabama has announced that it will lay off 90 employees and end inpatient care as it restructures its operations.

The hospital says it will file an application with the State Health Planning and Development Agency to convert itself into a rural emergency hospital.

“As rural hospitals across the country face unprecedented financial challenges, RMCCA is taking this proactive step to preserve a needed presence in our community, and maintaining essential healthcare services for our region is paramount,” hospital CEO Patrick Trammell said in a statement.

“The decision to pursue Rural Emergency Hospital status and end inpatient services was not made lightly, but it is necessary and reflects our commitment to adapt and sustain essential services for the people who depend on us,” he said.

The hospital says this decision was unanimously approved by its Board of Directors and represents the best opportunity to achieve financial stability.

RMCCA says it will apply for Rural Emergency Hospital status today and will start the restructuring process.

The layoffs will occur across various departments, the hospital says, to align its operations with Rural Emergency Hospital guidelines.