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Senate bans most physician noncompete clauses, citing access concerns
2838968 · April 1, 2025
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Senate Bill 957 A passed after floor debate; sponsors said restricting noncompete clauses will improve access to care, especially in rural and underserved areas.
The Oregon Senate on April 1 passed Senate Bill 957 A, a bill that largely prohibits noncompetition provisions in physician contracts, a measure supporters said is intended to protect access to care and preserve continuity of patient‑provider relationships.
Senator Broadman, who presented the bill, said noncompetition agreements can force physicians to leave communities or travel long distances to avoid contractual…
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