WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – A Novant Health spokesperson confirmed on June 28 that, as part of the health system’s move to a new IT model, some local roles in southeastern NC are being removed.
“In 2023, we announced a new IT model for our Digital Products and Services (DPS) team, transferring some DPS services to an external partner. As a continuation of this work, we are shifting additional DPS functions to Deloitte Digital, which will reduce our use of other external partners by more than 90 percent. These changes allow us to scale our resources so we can continue our investment in creating a healthier future for the people and communities we serve,” Novant Health explains in a statement.
The system says less than 300 team members are impacted, and a NC Department of Commerce’s WARN Notice confirms that 81 people were laid off in Forsyth County. WBTV reports that over 170 employees will be laid off.
“DPS team members will see adjustments in their roles and responsibilities because of this change, while other roles are being phased out. Fewer than 300 team members, or less than 0.8% of the nearly 40,000 positions across our health system, are impacted by this change. Interested team members may have the opportunity to join our external partners or transition to roles within Novant Health. For other team members, we are extending resources to ease the transition and are grateful for their service to Novant Health and our patients,” the statement continues.
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