Health Law Blog

The Health Law Blog, published by Dickinson Wright, focuses on legal issues affecting the healthcare industry. It covers topics such as regulatory compliance, healthcare litigation, enforcement actions by federal agencies like the FTC and DOJ, telehealth developments, HIPAA privacy and breach concerns, non-compete agreements in healthcare employment, and healthcare fraud investigations. The blog also discusses policy changes impacting healthcare providers, insurers, and related entities, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations, antitrust matters, and healthcare labor and employment law. It serves as a resource for legal updates and practical guidance relevant to healthcare professionals and organizations navigating complex legal and regulatory environments.

It has been a busy year for the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) enforcement efforts against non-compete restrictive covenants in employment agreements.  During President Biden’s administration in 2024, the FTC issued a rule banning non-compete provisions in employment agreements with certain

Much has been written about the healthcare policy changes implemented by the 2025 Trump administration. President Trump has issued numerous Executive Orders that establish new policies and rescind actions taken by previous administrations. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is overhauling and