Providence Health sends pink slips to 150 workers

Providence Health & Services is laying off 150 employees, most in the Puget Sound area, The Seattle Times reported.

The operator of nine Washington hospitals sent 60-day layoff notices Friday.

A spokeswoman told the Times most of the jobs were administrative positions cut as part of a widespread reorganization.

The layoffs, which mostly target billing, medical records and patient registration and scheduling, will help Providence reduce administrative costs and centralize operations.

The majority of the workers are from Providence’s Renton headquarters.