Becker's Healthcare January 3, 2025
The fate of noncompete agreements has been in flux recently as changes to the FTC remain possible under a new presidential administration and the clauses remain the subject of lawsuits in healthcare.
Here is where three ASC leaders told Becker’s they stand on noncompete agreements:
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Brian Bizub. CEO of Raleigh (N.C.) Orthopaedic Clinic. As we move into 2025, ASC leaders should consider revisiting their approach to noncompete agreements. Rather than relying on traditional, restrictive noncompetes, adopting more flexible alternatives — such as limited noncompetes, non-solicitation clauses, and performance-based incentive — can protect business interests and financial stability, while promoting physician autonomy, improving workforce satisfaction, and complying...