A bureaucratic immigration snafu imperiled an Indian physician s bid for a green card. So he sued federal immigration authorities in a case that could have implications for other foreign-born doctors.
Restrictive noncompete agreements are already banned in some states but are often included in physician work contracts, so this broad move by the Federal Trade Commission could set a national standard.
States are tackling sexual misconduct after criticism of medical board leniency. Under a new California law, doctors won t get a second chance at licensure if they sexually exploit patients.