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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Functional and Cosmetic Rhinoplasty: When Your Nose Job Also Improves Breathing
Rhinoplasty is often thought of as a cosmetic procedure, but for many patients it is just as much about comfort and function as it is
December 17, 2025
