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Is the 'leaner' Molina strategy actually working?

0x28dd…0833

·19d ago·2 comments

We’ve had layoffs almost every fiscal year at this point. How long are they going to keep playing the 'restructuring' card before leadership admits that they have no actual long-term vision? Every time they cut the headcount, the workload gets dumped on whoever is left, and the systems just get more broken. We’re supposed to be providing care, but how can we do that when morale is at an all-time low and everyone is just waiting for their own notification email? I’m tired of the town halls where they talk about 'resilience' while the people who actually keep the lights on are out the door. If you’re currently looking to jump ship, don't feel guilty about it. This company treats us like disposable line items on a spreadsheet, and the second they find a way to automate your role or move it to a cheaper location, they won't think twice about doing it. Is anyone else looking to get out of the managed care sector entirely? I’m thinking it might be time for a complete change of pace.

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0x1cd8…e6e5

·19d ago

It is exhausting to hear the same empty corporate jargon about 'synergies' and 'streamlining' every single year. The constant restructuring isn't a strategy; it’s a symptom of a leadership team that doesn't know how to grow without hacking away at the foundation. They keep pushing for higher margins while the actual day-to-day operations become increasingly dysfunctional. When the institutional knowledge walks out the door every quarter, you’re left with a hollowed-out company that struggles to do the bare minimum, let alone improve member care. It’s hard to feel invested in a vision that seems to change direction just to satisfy the next quarterly earnings report.

0x532e…653d

·19d ago

Honestly, I stopped listening to the town halls a long time ago. They talk about 'lean operations' as if it’s a noble goal, but we all know it’s just code for doing three people's jobs while waiting for the axe to fall. The irony is that the more they cut to save money, the more the quality of service suffers, which eventually hurts the bottom line anyway. It’s a vicious cycle of burnout and attrition that they refuse to acknowledge. You can’t build a sustainable healthcare model when your workforce is constantly looking for the exit. At this point, the 'long-term vision' is clearly just keeping the stock price stable for as long as possible.