SC H4767

Prohibits noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts, declaring them void and against public policy in South Carolina for interfering with patient choice of physician

Allows physicians to continue treating existing patients after leaving a practice and permits patients to establish care with a departing physician at their request

Requires notification to patients within 30 days of a physician's departure, including information on obtaining medical records and seeking continued treatment

Permits employers to recoup documented costs from physicians who leave within three years, including relocation expenses, signing bonuses, retention bonuses, and training expenses, if specified in the original contract

Protects employers' rights to safeguard trade secrets and confidential business information such as pricing, business strategies, and vendor relationships