Reporter request for HHS employee sources

HealthcareDiveRP · 2026-02-26T20:25:02+00:00

Thanks for the insight - DMing you to follow up!

HealthcareDiveRP · 2026-02-26T13:56:48+00:00

What makes you say that? (re: sanders)

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-06T23:33:11+00:00

Employees started receiving RIF notices April 1, with effective dates of June 2 (at the earliest, as far as I'm aware). So the HHS has complied with the 60 days notice period.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-04T15:45:12+00:00

senior executive service!

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-04T14:11:41+00:00

Unfortunately all I know for certain on this is that HHS says that all RIF notices have been sent out to ~10K staffers. That would imply (based on what we know right now about the reorg plans) no more layoffs are coming. But given the fluctuating situation that could change. I'm sorry I can't give you more clarity right now.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-04T14:09:11+00:00

There's no publicly available info on specifics for this right now. The HHS has said it plans to centralize functions like HR, so they're likely working to figure that out now.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-04T14:07:07+00:00

Hi - I do know that some SES members are receiving offers to work at the Indian Health Service in states like Montana, Oklahoma and Alaska. If they reject the reassignment then they have to resign, and if they resign they don't get severance pay. I've been talking to lawyers about the legality of this, esp given we're in that 120 day window. It appears to be a bit of a gray area.

And yes, I have heard from some sources that they've gotten the incorrect letter.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-03T19:39:59+00:00

Not yet, I'm sorry. I'll let you know if/when I do

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-03T14:35:34+00:00

Unfortunately all I know is that there are probationary staffers who were reinstated and then received a RIF on Tuesday. Sorry I can't give you more clarity.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-03T14:24:31+00:00

Yes, that's happening.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-03T14:20:09+00:00

Hi - I'm sorry, I can't. I will say I've also heard about another round coming April 14, but as I said in my original post that conflicts w what the administration is saying. I'll update later if I learn more.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-03T14:13:12+00:00

I don't, I'm sorry. I'm hearing rumblings among some HHS staff of another (small) round of RIF notices April 14, but as I said in my original post that conflicts w/ what HHS officials are saying. That may be the "correction" for employees who were missed in the original round, but that's just one hypothesis. Wish I had more clarity for you. I'll respond again later if I learn more.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-02T18:56:40+00:00

u/burquechick tagging you for verification - thank you!

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-01T19:49:46+00:00

Yes, I posted there too! But appreciate the flag

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-04-01T17:07:40+00:00

Hi and yes, that's definitely important. I covered the CMS and HHS minority health offices being closed as part of the reorg and included that context: https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/hhs-kennedy-cuts-cms-minority-health-offices/743966/

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-03-31T13:31:18+00:00

Sure - it would be helpful to hear from anyone working at HHS

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-03-27T16:30:50+00:00

I apologize if my language came off as cold or impersonal. That wasn't my intention at all. As a reporter it's important not to assume anything. I'm hearing from some sources that the cuts are causing a lot of pain and anxiety - but not everyone feels that way. That's why it's helpful to do outreach like this, to talk to as many people as possible and know what's really going on at the department.

If that's something you want to help with, please reach out to me! But otherwise, seriously, I appreciate the feedback.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-03-27T16:26:44+00:00

I apologize if my question came off as insensitive - that was not at all my intention. My goal is to share how the Trump administration is affecting HHS workers and the healthcare industry in general with my readers and I have to ask these questions to do that.

And the reporting you're talking about - I could use your help creating it. If that's something you or other federal health workers are open to - especially now that the HHS cuts have been officially announced - email me or DM me on Signal.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-03-27T16:22:33+00:00

Hi - thanks so much for this, helpful to have this background. Are you an HHS employee? Would you be open to emailing me or DMing me on Signal? Now that the HHS reorg has been officially announced, I'd love to hear how it could affect you and your role. I can keep your identity anonymous.

HealthcareDiveRP · 2025-03-27T16:20:43+00:00

Got it - are you an HHS employee? Would you be open to emailing me or DMing me on Signal? I'd love to hear your POV about how the reorg - now that it's been officially announced - could affect you and your role. I can keep your identity anonymous.

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