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Noncompete clauses: Unfair restrictions or necessary protections? Physicians have a say

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Medical Economics survey finds strong feelings about noncompete clauses in physician work agreements.

The diagnosis is in: Physicians say noncompete clauses hurt their ability to move to new venues to treat patients and find opportunities for advancement.