Oregon CPOM Discussion with Rep. Ben Bowman
From ACEP Frontline - Emergency Medicine by ACEP Frontline
May 19, 2026 · 44 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the corporate practice of medicine and Oregon's SB 951 legislation with insights from Rep. Ben Bowman.
On this episode of ACEP Frontline, Ryan Stanton discusses the growing national conversation surrounding the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) and Oregon’s landmark SB 951 legislation. Using the recent PeaceHealth news in Eugene as a backdrop, Dr. Stanton breaks down what CPOM means, why states are increasingly examining corporate influence in healthcare, and how Oregon lawmakers, led by Ben Bowman, crafted one of the strongest physician autonomy laws in the country. The episode explores the intent behind the legislation, including protecting independent medical judgment, preserving the physician-patient relationship, and limiting non-clinical interference in care decisions. Dr. Stanton also highlights the role of the Oregon Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians and emergency physicians in shaping the discussion, while examining the broader implications these legislative efforts may have for emergency medicine, healthcare access, staffing models, and physician-led patient care nationwide. Mentioned in this episode: ACEP26
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Stanton
Guest: Ben Bowman
Topics covered
- corporate practice of medicine
- physician autonomy
- healthcare legislation
- emergency medicine
- physician-patient relationship
- healthcare access
Keywords
- corporate practice of medicine
- Oregon SB 951
- physician autonomy
- healthcare legislation
- emergency medicine
- PeaceHealth
- independent medical judgment
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PeaceHealth, Oregon Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
Places: Oregon, Eugene
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