(1) A medical doctor as defined in section 2 of the act
of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical
Practice Act of 1985.
(2) A doctor of osteopathy under the act of October 5,
1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), known as the Osteopathic Medical
Practice Act, or the Medical Practice Act of 1985.
(3) A certified registered nurse anesthetist as defined
in section 2(16) of the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69),
known as The Professional Nursing Law.
(4) A certified registered nurse practitioner as defined
in section 2(12) of The Professional Nursing Law.
(5) A physician assistant as defined in section 2 of
the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act.
"Noncompete covenant." An agreement that is entered into
between an employer and a health care practitioner in this
Commonwealth and is designed to impede which has the effect of
impeding the ability of the health care practitioner to work
independently or for a competing employer PRACTICE continue
treating patients or accepting new patients, either practicing
INDEPENDENTLY OR IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF A COMPETING EMPLOYER AFTER
THE TERM OF EMPLOYMENT.
"Patient." An individual to whom a health care practitioner
rendered professional services in the health care practitioner's
scope of practice for which compensation has been received by
the health care practitioner, regardless of the source of the
compensation.
"Primary health care facility or office." The office,
facility or location where a majority of the revenue derived
from a health care practitioner's services are is generated.
Section 4. Noncompete covenants.
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