Ending Physician Noncompete Agreements—Time for a National Solution

Abstract

Noncompete agreements in health care impede patient access to physicians, deter advocacy for patient safety, limit physicians' ability to choose their employer, and stifle competition. Despite projected shortages of 37 800 to 124 000 physicians by 2034, 1 health care employers still intentionally restrict physician mobility and workforce participation via noncompete agreements.

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