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Archive > June, 2005 Vol. VI, No. 6

Legal Update

How to Turn Out Loyal Surgeons

Joseph A. Sowell II, Esq.

Joseph A. Sowell II, Esq. Whether you're opening a surgical facility or bringing on a new physician, be sure you have a no-compete clause in your governing documents. The logic is simple: When a physician-owner comes to work for you, you don't want him padding a competitor's case volume on the side.

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