FTC to get leadership change, new commissioner under Trump administration

Medical Economics December 11, 2024
Richard Payerchin

Key Takeaways

• Andrew N. Ferguson’s appointment as FTC chair may alter the agency’s stance on noncompete clauses and PBM regulation.
• Mark R. Meador, a critic of PBM practices, is nominated as an FTC commissioner, potentially influencing future regulatory actions.
• Gail Slater will lead the DOJ’s antitrust division, focusing on enforcing competition laws against Big Tech and ensuring fair practices.
• The FTC’s future direction may involve legislative action on noncompete agreements, as federal regulation lacks precedent.

Ferguson, who opposed ban of noncompetes, named to succeed Chair Khan; new commissioner Meador called for PBM regulations.

Big Tech could be a target but noncompetes are probably a nonstarter when leadership changes and a new commissioner joins the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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