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I applaud the efforts of several states that have enacted legislation to make it easier for physicians to get mental health treatment without incurring the wrath of physician health programs (PHPs).

Physicians for a National Health Program is an advocacy organization of some 18,000 American physicians, medical students, and health professionals co-founded in 1987 by David Himmelstein and Steffie ...

The American College of Surgeons recently announced its new well-being initiative for surgeons. This wellness program has lofty goals: [The ACS] recognizes the need to foster well-being, resilience, ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Physician Health Programs (PHPs) are supposed to help physicians with ...

There has been a growing awareness about the mental health challenges faced by medical students, and the pandemic has only exacerbated those concerns. It is more critical than ever to ensure that ...

Ochsner Health has established a proactive bridge between crucial shortages in medical staff and a new generation of doctors and nurses by offering tuition assistance to promising students entering ...

TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Physician Health Programs (PHPs) are supposed to help physicians with addiction problems recover, while protecting public safety. All too often, ...

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