Value-Based Care Insights New Episode Now On-Demand
After the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a ban on non-compete clauses in April 2024, the healthcare sector experienced a major shift in physician employment contract negotiations. On this episode Dan is joined by Hal Katz, a partner at Husch Blackwell specializing in healthcare life sciences. They explore the consequences of this decision along with the resulting policy adjustments and legal appeals. Gain insights into the FTC ruling on physician employment agreements, the required alignment between single-specialty groups health systems, and more.
Key Takeaways:
- The FTC’s ban now prohibits non-compete clauses in physician employment agreements, influencing how healthcare providers can interact with and transition between healthcare organizations.
- The FTC ban is intended to create a competitive and dynamic labor market with more freedom in employment opportunities without the concern of legal repercussions.
- In response to the FTC ruling, several appeals are underway. Providers should review and closely monitor the ongoing discussions and subsequent legislation as they could lead to significant changes for them.
About The Show
Value-Based Care Insights is a radio show on Healthcare NOW Radio, that explores how to optimize the performance of programs to meet the demands of an increasing value-based care payment environment. It is hosted by Dan Marino (@DjmarinoHD) and highlights recognized experts in the field and within Lumina Health Partners (@LuminaHP).
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