Supreme Court Ruling May Alter FTC's Ability To Be Nonpartisan Watchdog For Healthcare Industry

Supreme Court Ruling May Alter FTC's Ability To Be Nonpartisan Watchdog For Healthcare Industry In a 6-3 vote, justices ruled that presidents can remove members of independent agencies at will. The agency at issue in the ruling, the Federal Trade Commission, is tasked with enforcing consumer protection laws in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, among other responsibilities. The ruling effectively ends the requirement that the FTC be bipartisan, NPR reported. Plus, rural health grant applications are now open. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/administration-news-063026/