The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a final rule that will prohibit noncompete clauses in the healthcare industry. However, this move is facing legal challenges, and lawmakers in multiple states are taking steps to address this issue. In response to these developments, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed bipartisan legislation (HB 1388) into law on April 25th. This legislation bans noncompete agreements for healthcare professionals in the state, reflecting growing attention to the potential negative impacts of such agreements on healthcare workers and the industry as a whole. This effort is part of a broader trend of state-level actions to address concerns about the use and enforcement of noncompete agreements in healthcare settings.