Sykehuset Innlandet, a major healthcare provider in Norway, has made the decision to reduce its workforce by 70 positions as a response to financial difficulties. This measure was outlined in a proposal that will be presented to the board of the healthcare enterprise. The decision comes as the organization faces significant budgetary challenges and seeks to optimize staffing usage across its various clinics.

The healthcare enterprise concluded the fiscal year for 2025 with a negative budget deviation of 42 million kroner. This financial strain has led to a challenging economic outlook as they enter 2026. The increased operational costs have been driven partly by overspending in overtime and temporary staffing solutions, contributing to a situation where the healthcare provider must significantly reduce its payroll expenditure to regain fiscal stability.

In January 2026, Sykehuset Innlandet reported a surplus in fixed salaries of 3.3 million kroner, but unfortunately, it was offset by a substantial deficit of 6.8 million kroner related to overtime and additional staffing. All clinics have been instructed to contribute to this necessary reduction in workforce usage, highlighting the critical need for the organization to adjust its operations in light of ongoing budgetary pressures.