MercyOne Des Moines to cut 67 jobs March 17, 2026, due to financial pressures and clinic closure.

MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines plans to lay off 67 employees on March 17, 2026, as part of a broader effort by parent organization Trinity Health to address financial challenges including rising costs, low reimbursements, staffing shortages, and projected federal funding cuts of $1.5 billion annually. The layoffs, affecting non-patient-facing revenue cycle roles, follow the planned closure of a clinic in Ottumwa, which will eliminate 40 more jobs by February 27. The changes are intended to ensure long-term sustainability and continued access to quality care, with Trinity Health reducing related positions by 10.5% nationwide. Affected employees will receive support during the transition.