University of Iowa Hospitals to cut staff with layoffs, attrition - ERIN JORDAN, DesMoines Register

The University of Iowa Hospitals said Tuesday it will cut its work force through layoffs, retirements and attrition. The hospital, a 680-bed facility with an annual budget of about $860 million, has already trimmed its expenses by $23 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, officials said. "It has not been enough," said Jean Robillard, vice president for medical affairs.