b"Lobbyist UpdateBy Bigley and Blikle, LLC SPRING TURNS LEGISLATORSit is the location where a majority of THOUGHTS TOWARD THE STATEa healthcare practitioners revenue is BUDGET generated.The state budget looms large over the3)A non-compete agreement executed General Assemblys spring session. or amended prior to the effective Pennsylvanias current fiscal statusdate is void upon the renewal of a is sound with a multi-billion dollarhealthcare practitioner's license, surplus projected through the end ofregistration, or certification.the 20232024 fiscal year.In February,4)A contract provision is enforceableGovernor Josh Shapiro proposed afor the recovery of reasonable more than $44 billion spending planexpenses, including costs directly that met with a cool response fromattributable to the departing Jonathan Bigley the majority Senate Republicans.The Partner, Bigley & Blikle healthcare practitioner and divide between them is great.Whetherrelated to relocation, training, and a compromise can be reached by Juneestablishment of a patient base.30 is yet to be determined.5)A non-compete agreement canWhile negotiators work toward abe enforced if the practice is in budget resolution, many legislativePennsylvanias least populated initiatives are gaining traction.PACEPcounties, the geographic restriction is diligently advocating on membersradius is less than 45 miles from the behalf for positive outcomes. primary facility or office, and the non-compete agreement term is no NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTmore than 2 years.LEGISLATION MOVING 6)The employer must notify the In late March, the House Healthhealthcare practitioners patients Committee adopted an amendment(seen within the last year) where authored by former PACEP Presidentthe healthcare practitioner has and current State Representative Arvindrelocated to, if known, and how Venkat (D, Allegheny) and reporteda patient may continue services HB 1633 PN 2817 to the full House forwith the departing healthcare consideration. HB 1633 would prohibitpractitioner or how a patient will be non-compete agreements in healthcareassigned within the practice.and received a strong bipartisan vote in the committee. Sponsored by HealthTo view HB 1633 PN 2817, please use Committee Chair Dan Frankel (D,this link:HB 1633 (state.pa.us)Allegheny), the bill may be voted on by the full House during the April 15 week.Relevant provisions include:1)Licensed practical nurses areHouse Health included in the definition ofCommittee Chairhealthcare practitioner. Dan Frankel (D, Allegheny)2)Primary Healthcare Facility or Office definition is clarified to denote that 6 PACEP News | Spring 2024"