ED physicians sue to block PeaceHealth-ApolloMD contract
Eugene Emergency Physicians is suing to block PeaceHealth's planned partnership with ApolloMD, alleging the partnership violates Oregon's corporate practice of medicine laws. The lawsuit seeks to void the agreement and block ApolloMD from operating in Oregon, citing concerns about patient safety and control over clinical operations.
Eugene Emergency Physicians, an Oregon-based emergency medicine group, is suing PeaceHealth over its planned partnership with ApolloMD. The partnership would staff emergency departments at three PeaceHealth hospitals. The lawsuit alleges the arrangement violates Oregon law, giving ApolloMD too much control over staffing and hiring. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has asked PeaceHealth to pause the plan, citing patient safety concerns. PeaceHealth plans to move forward with the partnership, starting June 1 at one hospital and July 1 at two others. The lawsuit seeks to block ApolloMD from operating in Oregon.
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