Legal Summary

especially in a state like Pennsylvania in which, outside of licensed health care facilities, no person or entity other than physicians can own physician practices due to the corporate practice of medicine prohibition.

While the FTC’s proposed ban on non-compete clauses, if finalized, will have positive effects for many workers, the economic effects on physicians and physician practices could be negative. Comments to the proposed rule can be submitted until March 20, 2023. So, pick your poison: potentially lower compensation or assured job mobility. No matter what your position is, make your voice heard.

DISCLAIMER: This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to your specific issue or problem.

Ms. Jackson is a shareholder in the Health Care Practice Group of Brown & Fortunato, P.C., which is headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, and serves healthcare providers nationally. She is licensed in both Pennsylvania and Texas and maintains an office in the greater Pittsburgh area. She may be reached locally at (724) 413-5414 or bjackson@bf-law.com. Her firm’s website is www.bf-law.com.