MedPage Today June 4, 2024
— “Not a single physician leader” could assist in contract negotiations
Rheumatologist Jason Liebowitz, MD, was “really enjoying” his job at a physician-owned practice when, about a year in, it was acquired by a private equity group.
The day-to-day didn’t change much, he said. But a major stressor came when he was told that his new contract would include a 2-year, 100-mile non-compete clause.
“It really was a huge distractor for me,” Liebowitz told MedPage Today. The feeling was in stark contrast to wanting to focus on “being present with patients” and “being thoughtful in my approach.”
“I enjoyed working there, I didn’t want to leave,” he said. But his efforts to discuss his concerns regarding the non-compete left him...
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