Thomson Reuters Practical Law has released the 2025 Practice Note titled “Health Care Non-Competes,” authored by David J. Clark.
The Note discusses non-compete agreements in the health care sector, examining the legal and policy considerations impacting their enforceability. It highlights the unique challenges posed by health care non-competes, including patient access and continuity of care, and reviews state-specific statutes that restrict or prohibit these agreements for various health care workers. This Note discusses alternative restrictive covenants, such as non-solicitation and non-treatment agreements, and provides insights into the jurisdictional variations in non-compete enforceability. It also addresses ethical concerns raised by health care non-competes, particularly those affecting physicians, and examines the implications of telemedicine and health care deserts on non-compete enforcement. This Note offers guidance on best practices for drafting and enforcing non-competes. It is jurisdiction-neutral but will be useful to employers and their counsel in all jurisdictions.
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Recent Updates
- Health Care Non-Competes: 2025
- Wyoming Joins the List of States Banning Some Noncompete Agreements
- Arkansas Prohibits Noncompetes for Physicians
- New York State Proposes Bill to Ban Noncompetes Except for Highly Compensated Workers and in Sales of Businesses
- Texas Joins List of Legislatures Seeking to Ban Noncompete Agreements