Patients at Risk

Noncompete contract restricts rural patient access to physician care


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Jacqui O'Kane, DO was fulfilling the promise of Family Medicine, providing expert physician care to rural residents of Georgia.  Burned out from overwork and support staff challenges, she decided to leave hospital employment. But instead of allowing her to open her own direct primary care practice, the hospital enforced a 50-mile radius noncompete contract, limiting patient access to care. Listen in on our discussion of noncompete contracts and why some physicians are leaving employed practice in favor of self-ownership.

For tips and tricks on surviving the fee-for-service world, check out my book,  How To Be a Rock Star Doctor.

Docs, join our fight for physician-led care and truth and transparency among healthcare practitioners - Physicians for Patient Protection.

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Patients at RiskBy Rebekah Bernard MD and Niran Al-Agba MD

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