PeaceHealth Will Eliminate 150 Technology Jobs This Fall
The company will outsource its IT operations, impacting 119 positions at its Vancouver headquarters.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Jobs — General
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PeaceHealth announced it will eliminate 150 technology jobs on November 20, 2026, as part of a new five-year outsourcing contract with The HCI Group. The restructuring will specifically impact 119 roles based in Vancouver.
Why it matters
PeaceHealth is shifting its IT strategy to modernize services and better manage increasing technological complexity. The move follows previous workforce reductions earlier in 2026 and in the fall of 2025.
The layoffs affect 150 technology roles, with 119 of those positions located in Vancouver and two in Springfield, Oregon. The company expects the final number of total affected employees to remain under 250.
The players
PeaceHealth
This is a non-profit health system that operates hospitals and clinics across the Pacific Northwest.
The HCI Group
This organization specializes in healthcare IT consulting and outsourcing for hospitals and health systems.
Sarah Ness
She is the CEO of PeaceHealth who assumed leadership of the organization in January 2026.
The details
The transition involves transferring IT operations to The HCI Group, though PeaceHealth will retain internal oversight for patient information and cybersecurity. Affected staff, including application developers and network administrators, will not have bumping rights.
Timeline
Fall 2025: PeaceHealth cut 240 administrative and patient-facing positions.
January 2026: Sarah Ness assumed the role of CEO at PeaceHealth.
Summer 2026: Employees were formally notified of the upcoming workforce changes.
November 20, 2026: The 150 technology-related job eliminations take effect.
Market Landscape
This outsourcing agreement reflects a broader shift in the healthcare sector toward externalized IT management to handle complex digital transformations. It positions PeaceHealth to leverage the specialized resources of a firm serving over 130 organizations.
The transition to a third-party IT provider is intended to modernize PeaceHealth systems and should not disrupt core patient care or access to information. Patients should not expect changes to their current service or interaction with administrative staff.
The takeaway
Large health systems are increasingly relying on specialized third-party firms to maintain their complex digital infrastructures. Staff affected by such transitions should review their severance agreements early, as bumping rights are often not included in these corporate restructuring efforts.
Further reading
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