Eugene Emergency Physicians sue PeaceHealth over alleged illegal contract termination
Eugene Emergency Physicians is suing PeaceHealth over a planned partnership with ApolloMD, alleging it violates Oregon's corporate practice of medicine laws. The lawsuit aims to block the partnership and ensure compliance with Oregon law, preserving locally controlled emergency care services.
Eugene Emergency Physicians, an Oregon-based emergency medicine group, is suing PeaceHealth. The lawsuit alleges that PeaceHealth's planned partnership with ApolloMD violates Oregon law. PeaceHealth had announced it would not renew its 35-year contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians, instead partnering with ApolloMD. The plaintiffs argue that ApolloMD would retain significant control over staffing and operations. The lawsuit seeks to void the agreement and block ApolloMD from operating in Oregon. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has asked PeaceHealth to pause its plan, citing concerns about patient safety.
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