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Pennsylvania Bans Long Non-Compete Agreements for Healthcare Workers

1/14/2025

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Starting January 1, 2025, Pennsylvania's Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act will transform the landscape for health care professionals. Signed by Governor Josh Shapiro, this groundbreaking law bans non-compete agreements longer than one year, fostering better patient care and talent retention. Employers must also inform patients when their practitioners leave, ensuring transparency and continuity in care.

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Starting January 1, 2025, Pennsylvania's Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act will transform the landscape for health care professionals. Signed by Governor Josh Shapiro, this groundbreaking law bans non-compete agreements longer than one year, fostering better patient care and talent retention. Employers must also inform patients when their practitioners leave, ensuring transparency and continuity in care.