In Oregon, PeaceHealth announced it will revisit its agreement with Eugene Emergency Physicians (EEP) to staff its emergency departments. ACEP said:

“We appreciate the engagement and leadership demonstrated by the Oregon ACEP (OR-ACEP) Chapter, as well as local and state leaders who have been willing to participate in thoughtful and productive discussions throughout this process.

ACEP has worked closely with these stakeholders to help ensure that physicians’ voices were heard, important questions were raised, and advocacy remained focused on supporting both the emergency physicians and patients of Eugene. ACEP remains committed to advocating for high-quality, physician-led emergency care and the stability of emergency medical services within the communities we serve.”

As part of a swift collaborative response, ACEP, OR-ACEP and the Oregon Medical Association met with Oregon House Majority Leader Rep. Ben Bowman in March to discuss stability in staffing, transparency, and the need for stronger workforce protections.

Prior to the staffing situation, OR-ACEP advocacy was vital to the passage of SB 951, state law consistent with ACEP policy on corporate practice of medicine that protects the relationship between physicians and patients.