Matthew Agnew

Posts by Matthew Agnew

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  Kansas Hospitals on the Brink: Why Wichita Can’t Ignore the Rural Collapse

  March 12, 2026

  Kansas faces a growing healthcare crisis as rural hospitals across the state approach closure. With 67 facilities at risk and 30 in immediate danger, the collapse of rural healthcare would place enormous strain on Wichita hospitals, physicians, and patients. Without reforms to reimbursement, provider retention, and hospital funding, Kansas residents could soon face longer wait times, fewer providers, and declining access to care statewide.

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  What Texas Physicians Should Know Before Selling to Private Equity

  March 12, 2026

  Private equity firms are increasingly acquiring medical practices across the United States, offering physicians financial incentives and operational support. But in Texas, strict corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) laws create complex legal challenges. Physicians considering private equity deals must carefully evaluate governance, compliance, compensation structures, and long-term control before entering these transactions.

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  Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against FTC Rule Banning Non-Competes

  March 12, 2026

  A Texas federal court issued a preliminary injunction against the FTC’s proposed nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, raising questions about the agency’s authority and the rule’s economic impact. The ruling highlights concerns about broad federal regulation of employment contracts and signals the need for balanced approaches that protect both employee mobility and legitimate business interests.