Establishes physician well-being programs to address career fatigue and wellness for health care professionals.
The bill establishes physician well-being programs to address issues related to career fatigue and wellness in physicians, osteopathic physicians, and physician assistants. These programs use primarily one-on-one, peer-to-peer interactions and connect participants to health resources. Records created for these programs are confidential and exempt from certain health program monitoring programs. The bill also requires license holders to report any conviction, determination, or finding of unprofessional conduct or inability to practice safely. Failure to report can lead to disciplinary action.
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