H.H.S. Finalizes Thousands of Layoffs After Supreme Court Decision

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (H.H.S.) has finalized thousands of layoffs following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate. The layoffs come after initial notifications were sent to affected staff members in April. The Supreme Court's ruling, which deemed the individual mandate unconstitutional, has had significant implications for H.H.S. and its workforce. As a result, the department has been forced to streamline its operations and reduce its staff to align with the new legal landscape. The layoffs, which occurred late on Monday, have impacted a significant number of H.H.S. employees, though the exact figure has not been disclosed. The move is part of the department's efforts to reorganize and adapt to the changing healthcare landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision. The news highlights the ongoing impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act and the broader healthcare system in the United States.