Overlake Medical Center & Clinics Announces a Workforce Reduction as Part of a Plan to Ensure Long-Term Financial Stability
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BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 22, 2025 — Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, a not-for-profit health system serving the Eastside and beyond, today announced it is reducing its workforce — impacting 55 valued employees.
In addition to these reductions, the health system will not be filling certain open positions as part of its broader effort to streamline operations.
Like many health systems across the country, Overlake continues to face financial pressures, including lower reimbursement rates and higher operational costs. In response, the health system is making a series of strategic adjustments aimed at improving efficiency and sustainability.
As part of these changes, at the end of October, Overlake Clinics will no longer offer urgent care services at its Lake Hills location as the health system explores other services to provide in that space. Overlake Clinics Lake Hills Primary Care services will continue as usual, and the Downtown Bellevue Urgent Care will be expanding its hours in November.
“The decision to reduce staff is difficult, but it is necessary to respond to the challenging reality the American health care system is facing,” said Jon Duarte, Overlake president and CEO. “We made this decision after very careful analysis. These changes are essential to safeguard Overlake’s long-term financial stability. By strengthening our organizational foundation, we will be better positioned to continue meeting the evolving health care needs of the communities we serve.”
Overlake’s immediate priority is supporting impacted team members through this transition with respect and compassion. Employees affected by this staff reduction will be provided a support package, including an extended notice period, elective severance pay and career transition services/support.
“Overlake remains committed to serving our patients with the high quality, compassionate care they expect and deserve,” said Duarte. “These actions represent important steps in Overlake’s financial recovery and reflect our dedication to building a stronger, more sustainable future.”
