The FTC's Noncompete Rule: What Physicians Need to Know
Article written for MedicalEconomics.com
The Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule to ban noncompete agreements poses significant concerns for physicians. While aimed at enhancing competition and employee mobility, this change could lead to unintended consequences in the healthcare sector, such as increased turnover and challenges in patient care continuity. Physicians are worried about how this development might affect contractual relationships and the stability of medical practices.
