A federal lawsuit accuses UPMC of holding a monopoly over workers, and now DOJ has filed a letter of interest in this case. The class action lawsuit was brought by a former nurse in Erie. It accused UPMC of acquiring 28 healthcare systems and becoming not only a monopoly for patients but for workers as well. It also accuses UPMC of closing down hospitals, having non-compete clauses and allegedly blacklisting former employees from getting other job.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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