South Carolina S0046 aims to protect physician-patient relationships by voiding certain restrictive contract provisions.

South Carolina S0046 adds a new chapter to Title 41, focusing on healthcare contracts. It declares that restrictions on a physician's ability to treat patients or those allowing corporate entities to direct medical decisions are against public policy and unenforceable. The act also specifies that certain contract provisions, such as noncompete clauses and relocation repayment terms, are void if outlined in the agreement. Additionally, it mandates that entities must notify patients of a physician's departure and provide information on how to continue treatment.

South Carolina S0046 aims to protect physician-patient relationships by voiding certain restrictive contract provisions.

South Carolina S0046 adds a new chapter to Title 41, focusing on healthcare contracts. It declares that restrictions on a physician's ability to treat patients or those allowing corporate entities to direct medical decisions are against public policy and unenforceable. The act also specifies that certain contract provisions, such as noncompete clauses and relocation repayment terms, are void if outlined in the agreement. Additionally, it mandates that entities must notify patients of a physician's departure and provide information on how to continue treatment.