FTC Votes to Dismiss Noncompete Ban; Requests Public Comment on Unlawful Noncompetes

In early September, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to dismiss an appeal to a court injunction on the 2023 FTC rule banning noncompete agreements in employment contracts. Instead, the FTC will focus on investigating unfair noncompete agreements, particularly in the health care sector. As part of this effort, the FTC is seeking information from health care providers and others on how noncompetes impact employment, patient care, etc. PAFP members are encouraged to submit public comment to the FTC by Nov. 3. Learn more here.

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Venue Decision by Pa Superior Court Up-ends Supreme Court's Procedure Rule

A Superior Court Decision has, for the time being, held that a venue selection clause prevented a case from being moved to a different county.  Members are encouraged to consult their legal counsels to determine how the ruling may apply to operational documents.  

PA joins the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact for Physicians.  
With PAFP's encouragement, the Shapiro Administration has joined three interstate health care compacts, including IMLC, easing licensing for doctors to practice in other participating states. Read the Administrations July announcement.  

Mandated CME - Fall FM Essentials CME Summit, October 25 at the Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh.  Make plans to join us to get your mandated Child Protection, Opioid/Pain Management and Patient Safety CME. Click here for more information and to register.

Call for 2026 CME Conference Speakers Calling all healthcare providers! An invitation to share your knowledge and expertise! As it always has, PAFP strives to bring together physician subject matter experts, thought leaders and solution providers to energize, empower and educate.  Our CME conferences feature speakers who offer practical guidance and specific lessons-learned/takeaways that enable attendees to apply this information immediately in practice.  Click here for more information and to apply