SEATTLE, Wash. – UW Medicine announced furloughs due to the coronavirus pandemic in spite of its position at the forefront of COVID-19 local and global efforts.
Last week CEO Dr. Paul Ramsey announced a $500 million budget shortfall tied to the pandemic.
Monday, UW Medicine announced one-to eight-week furloughs for 1,500 professional staff.
The Seattle Times reports most of UW Medicine’s financial trouble is from a loss of revenue from elective surgeries.
Elective work is set to slowly begin this week.