Here is a statement from Mercy on the layoffs that are happening in 2019 “Mercy, along with other health care providers, continues to be challenged by reduced reimbursement for the services we provide, especially from Medicare and Medicaid which do... —  read more 

And 300 are slated for layoffs. Read the article below. https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/mercy-health-plans-to-lay-off-to-workers/article_d4a3e75a-15da-11e5-9c07-53cd950001cc.html

But things can be better. They do not pay well at Mercy