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This bill aims to enhance employment protections and establish fair processes for physicians in healthcare settings. It introduces several key provisions that protect physicians from abrupt or arbitrary employment changes. Specifically, the bill requires healthcare employers to provide at least 180 days' notice before implementing significant employment changes that affect physician groups of more than seven members. Healthcare employers would be prohibited from terminating physicians without just cause, and they would be required to submit proposed significant employment changes to the Commissioner of Health Strategy for review and approval. The bill also prevents healthcare employers from forcing physicians to join external groups without their consent. Additionally, the legislation establishes a new regulatory framework to review and approve employment changes affecting large physician groups, with the overall goal of providing more stability and fairness in healthcare employment transitions. These provisions are designed to protect physicians from sudden job disruptions and ensure more transparent and equitable employment practices in the healthcare industry.

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