California hospital to lay off 191 workers as it faces loss of Medicare contract

California hospital to lay off 191 workers as it faces loss of Medicare contract 
Becker's Hospital CFO Report; by Kelly Gooch; 4/24/24 
Stanislaus Surgical Hospital in Modesto, Calif., which is facing a decision from CMS to end its Medicare contract, is laying off 191 employees, according to regulatory documents filed with the state April 15. The layoffs are effective April 30, the same day CMS said it will terminate the Medicare Provider Agreement with the hospital. In a notice dated April 11, the agency said it is terminating the agreement because of the hospital's noncompliance with the Medicare conditions of participation.