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PeaceHealth Abandons Plan to Outsource Emergency Staffing Amid Local Backlash
In response to significant local opposition and potential legal challenges, PeaceHealth has decided not to proceed with its plan to replace Eugene Emergency Physicians with ApolloMD.
Editorial Staff
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Updated about 3 hours ago
On May 6, 2026, PeaceHealth announced it would not move forward with its controversial plan to outsource emergency staffing to ApolloMD.
The decision comes after facing considerable pushback from the local community, which expressed concerns over the implications of such a change.
Additionally, the prospect of a legal challenge may have influenced the hospital's choice to maintain its current staffing arrangements.