FTC chairman warns healthcare employers about noncompetes

On September 10, 2025, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters to major healthcare employers and staffing agencies, encouraging them to review their use of noncompete agreements and restrictive covenants. He warned that the FTC will pursue enforcement against overly broad or unjustifiably restrictive noncompetes that hinder worker mobility or limit patient choice. This action, among others, signals the FTC’s intent to scrutinize such agreements – particularly in the healthcare sector – on a case-by-case basis.

Learn more about the FTC’s letters here.