Prohibits noncompete clauses in physician employment contracts

HB 448 prohibits noncompete clauses in employment contracts for physicians licensed in Missouri. The bill makes any clause restricting a physician’s ability to practice medicine in any geographic area after employment ends void and unenforceable. It specifically targets contracts between physicians (licensed under Chapter 334) and employers, while leaving other contract terms valid. The law directly affects physicians seeking to change jobs or start new practices within Missouri. This policy change aims to increase physician mobility and competition in healthcare markets.