SCOTUS Scope Of Practice Case Could Cause Board Restructuring

The lawyer who represented the board in North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade Commission said many boards, including those that oversee medical practices, may have to change their composition in order to comply with federal antitrust laws. The Supreme Court ruled against the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners, which was sued by the Federal Trade Commission after the board sent a cease and desist letter to dental hygienists who were performing teeth whitenings. The board...