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Assembly approves SB 351 to strengthen enforcement against non‑physician interference in medical practices
Summary
SB 351 passed the Assembly after presenters said it would give the attorney general authority to act when private equity or non‑physician owners interfere with medical decision‑making and would invalidate gag and restrictive contract clauses that silence clinicians.
Assemblymember Patel presented SB 351 on behalf of Senator Cabaldon as a targeted update to California law aimed at strengthening enforcement against non‑physician interference in medical and dental practice.
"This bill is not about vilifying private equity investment," Assemblymember Patel said. "Private capital has played an important role in expanding access ... but as private equity…
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