A closer look at physician noncompetes
The ability to recruit and secure top talent can be a game-changer for health care organizations. In their quest to retain their valuable recruits, many organizations turn to noncompete agreements as a means of protecting their investments. But should you include noncompete agreements in physician contracts?
The pros
Noncompete agreements can help health care organizations protect their investments in recruiting and training physicians. They discourage newly hired physicians from leaving for competing practices or hospitals shortly after being hired.
Noncompetes can help maintain patient relat....