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Vanderbilt Cuts 650 Jobs to Save $300 Million

6/22/2025

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) faces a tough decision, cutting up to 650 positions to save over $300 million amid federal funding cuts that threaten research and patient care. While this affects less than 2% of its workforce, VUMC is determined to prioritize patient care and is actively hiring clinical staff for a new facility.

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Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) faces a tough decision, cutting up to 650 positions to save over $300 million amid federal funding cuts that threaten research and patient care. While this affects less than 2% of its workforce, VUMC is determined to prioritize patient care and is actively hiring clinical staff for a new facility.