The piece A New Year’s Resolution for Everyone: Protect Patients’ Right to Choose Their Doctor argues that South Carolina’s healthcare reforms are incomplete without addressing physician non-compete agreements. Dr. Marcelo Hochman, president of the Independent Doctors of South Carolina, says while the repeal of the Certificate of Need law will promote competition, restrictive employment clauses still prevent patients from seeing the doctors they choose. He urges policymakers in 2026 to prioritize patient freedom, reduce barriers to care, and ensure that patients — not contracts — guide healthcare decisions across the state.
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A New Year’s Resolution for Everyone
The piece A New Year’s Resolution for Everyone: Protect Patients’ Right to Choose Their Doctor argues that South Carolina’s healthcare reforms are incomplete without addressing
January 6, 2026
