HB0296 - Tennessee: Medical Occupations

Companion Bill SB1403. Medical Occupations - Authorizes covenants not to compete for certain health care providers. - Amends TCA Title 63. Fiscal Summary for *HB0296 / SB1403 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase State Revenues - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0296 / SB1403 This bill authorizes covenants not to compete as part of an employment relationship involving a health care provider. A "covenant not to compete" is a restriction of the right of the employed health care provider to practice that provider's profession upon termination or conclusion of the employment relationship. Under this bill, such a restriction would be allowed if: (1) The restriction is set forth in an employment agreement or other written document signed by the health care provider and the employing entity; (2) The duration [...]

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