The Federal Trade Commission is seeking input about the use and impacts of noncompete agreements, with particular interest in the healthcare sector. ACR/ARP members are encouraged to share your experiences about how such agreements have affected your career and patients.
Federal Regulatory Actions Against Healthcare Consolidation
In recent months, the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have started to take action to rein in antitrust behavior, including banning noncompete agreements in the for-profit sector and establishing a taskforce on healthcare monopolies.
FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements: What Rheumatologists Need to Know
The ACR applauds the FTC’s recent ban on most noncompete agreements. The ruling is a step in the right direction toward a more competitive market for healthcare workers and their services.