California AB408 establishes a Physician Health and Wellness Program for medical professionals.

California AB408 creates the Physician Health and Wellness Program, a confidential resource for physicians and surgeons, as well as applicants, trainees, and students, with impairing or potentially impairing health conditions. The program aims to support, treat, monitor, and rehabilitate participants. It includes education, early identification of threats to patient safety, and prevention of conflicts of interest. The Medical Board of California may establish this program and contract with a third-party administering entity.

California AB408 establishes a Physician Health and Wellness Program for medical professionals.

California AB408 creates the Physician Health and Wellness Program, a confidential resource for physicians and surgeons, as well as applicants, trainees, and students, with impairing or potentially impairing health conditions. The program aims to support, treat, monitor, and rehabilitate participants. It includes education, early identification of threats to patient safety, and prevention of conflicts of interest. The Medical Board of California may establish this program and contract with a third-party administering entity.