Are Non-Competes Still Enforceable?

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of recent legal changes on physician non-compete agreements and strategies for retaining talent in a competitive market.

The landscape for physician non-competes is shifting, and practices are feeling the impact. In this episode, hosts Brad and Michael share the story of a top Texas plastic surgeon whose thriving practice relied on strict agreements to retain talent. When new physician non-compete laws limited what employers could enforce, he faced tough choices: how to protect his practice, retain talented surgeons, and stay competitive in a changing market. Tune in to learn how recent legal changes impact non-compete enforceability, what alternative strategies can help safeguard your practice, and how to retain top talent without putting your business at risk. Chapters [00:00] Intro [00:42] Banter [06:04] Story [23:48] Access+ [24:23] Legal Takeaways [30:49] Outro Watch full episodes of our podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@byrdadatto Stay connected for the latest business and health care legal updates: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

People in this episode

Hosts: Brad, Michael

Topics covered

• non-compete agreements
• physician practices
• legal changes
• talent retention

Keywords

• Texas
• plastic surgeon
• employment law
• business strategy

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Places: Texas

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