Community Health Network to increase minimum wage for employees

Indianapolis-based health system commitment to patient, caregiver experiences reflected in competitive pay

As part of its commitment to the best possible patient and caregiver experiences, Community Health Network announced a minimum wage increase for its hourly employees. Community’s current minimum wage of $12.50 will increase to $15.00.

The planned increase will impact more than 4,000 of the Network’s nearly 16,000 employees. Both Indiana and the federal minimum wage rates are $7.25 an hour for most employees.

“We continue to invest in improving patient and caregiver experiences,” said Michelle Mahaffey, Chief Human Resources Officer Community Health Network. “The only way we can truly provide the best possible experience is to recruit and retain a talented and caring workforce. While compensation is only one piece of the overall benefits package, we recognize it is an important component.”

Community’s minimum wage increase will take effect July 12, 2021.

Community was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Diversity, as well as one of Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for 2021.