Olympic Medical Center has selected Sound Physicians as its new emergency physician group partner, starting July 1, the organization announced earlier this month.

OMC chose not to renew an ongoing contract with Peninsula Emergency Services, Inc. (PESI), which expires June 30.

“Sound Physicians is a leading physician partner for hospitals across the state and elsewhere who seek to transform patient outcomes,” OMC chief executive officer Darryl Wolfe said.

“PESI has been our physician group covering the emergency department for decades and we have appreciated the efforts of the individual providers who have cared for our community over those years; they have saved lives and provided expert medical care,” Wolfe said.

“Health care has changed, OMC has changed and our patients need us to move our emergency department in a different direction.

“We believe that Sound Physicians’ extensive experience working with other hospital systems will offer valuable insights and processes, and they will work collaboratively with our emergency department, hospital staff and administration to foster positive change.”