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Duluth Physicians Pressured to Sign Amended Contracts Despite Attorney General Probe
14 Nov
Summary
- Aspirus St. Luke's pausing compensation changes but still asking Duluth physicians to sign amended contracts
- Minnesota Attorney General investigating Aspirus' use of noncompete clauses, which were banned after 2023
- Physician suing Aspirus to be released from noncompete to open own clinic
As of November 14th, 2025, the multistate health system Aspirus St. Luke's is facing scrutiny over its efforts to get Duluth physicians to sign heavily amended contracts. While the company has paused changes to physician compensation and its performance incentive program, it is still pushing doctors to sign the new agreements, which include significant revisions to sections on compensation, duties, and termination.
The key issue is Aspirus' inclusion of noncompete clauses in the amended contracts. These clauses, which bar physicians from seeking work elsewhere, were banned in Minnesota for contracts signed after 2023. However, Aspirus is arguing that the amended contracts are considered new agreements, making the noncompete clauses applicable.
