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Dartmouth Health cuts 124 employees and 303 vacant positions amid reported $63.5 million deficit
Dartmouth Health, the operating name of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, announced 124 layoffs and the elimination of 303 vacant positions across Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and southern-region clinics. The restructuring includes consolidated executive and administrative roles and the elimination or scaling back of selected programs. New Hampshire Public Radio reported that the nonprofit health system had previously disclosed a $63.5 million deficit and said expenses were rising faster than patient revenue.
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Why this matters
The reductions affect hundreds of positions at a major regional health system and include programs and leadership structures, signaling sustained financial pressure with possible consequences for employees and access to care.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
Layoff and restructuring figures were announced by Dartmouth Health and reported by NHPR and the Valley News; the deficit figure was attributed to earlier Valley News reporting.
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What remains unverified
No Halo has not independently audited the deficit, verified every eliminated position or determined the longer-term effect on patient care and regional services.
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Organization response
Dartmouth Health said expenses were growing at an unsustainable pace because of labor, supply and drug costs and slower or lower insurance payments. It said the changes were designed for long-term sustainability, were planned around patient needs and would include transition support for affected workers.
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Published September 16, 2026 · Last verified September 18, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.