USNWR Mass Exodus x The End of Non-Competes??
Current Events in Healthcare with Michael Johnson Legal
We are doing our best to keep you up to date on issues affecting our lives and careers as healthcare professionals. In this episode, Dr. Steven Bradley our host chats with a frequent guest and friend of the show, Michael Johnson of Michael Johnson Legal about the impact this ruling by the FTC may have.
Dr. Bradley discusses the significance of medical schools leaving the USNWR ranking system.
FTC & Noncompetes for Physicians
In late 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a ruling regarding non-compete clauses in employment contracts. The ruling stated that such clauses may stifle competition and harm both workers and consumers. The FTC advised employers to re-evaluate the use of non-compete clauses and to only use them in limited circumstances where they are necessary to protect legitimate business interests.
The ruling was seen as a victory for workers’ rights and a step towards preventing the abuse of non-compete clauses by companies. Many workers, especially those in the technology industry, have reported being forced to sign restrictive non-compete agreements that limit their ability to find new employment and advance in their careers. The FTC’s ruling sent a clear message that such practices are unacceptable and harmful to both workers and the economy as a whole.
Despite the ruling, some companies have continued to enforce non-compete clauses, leading to calls for further action by the FTC and other agencies. Several states, including California and North Dakota, have already banned the use of non-compete clauses for certain classes of workers. It remains to be seen what further actions the FTC will take to enforce its ruling and protect workers from restrictive non-compete agreements. Nevertheless, the ruling is an important step in the ongoing fight for fair treatment of workers in the modern economy.
USNWR Rankings x Mass Exodus of Medical Schools
In recent years, some medical schools have chosen to opt out of the United States News & World Report (USNWR) ranking system. These schools believe that the ranking system fails to accurately capture the quality of education and training they provide, and the impact they have on their communities. Instead, they have started to focus on other measures of success, such as the satisfaction of their graduates, the success of their research programs, and the number of patients they serve. By leaving the USNWR ranking system, these medical schools hope to shift the focus away from superficial metrics and towards more meaningful indicators of their impact.
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