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Medical Board debate intensifies over proposed physician health and wellness program
Summary
The Medical Board of California on May 15 discussed AB 408, a board‑sponsored measure to reestablish a confidential physician health and wellness program intended to encourage early treatment for clinicians with mental‑health or substance‑use disorders.
The Medical Board of California on May 15 discussed AB 408, a board‑sponsored measure to reestablish a confidential physician health and wellness program intended to encourage early treatment for clinicians with mental‑health or substance‑use disorders.
Board staff and physician supporters said the program is meant to remove barriers that keep clinicians from seeking help. Carrie Webb, legal counsel to the board, described the bill’s approach and how it would operate: "If the person doesn't agree to those restrictions, that is reported to the board," Webb said, describing how the program would interact with existing enforcement tools.
Why it matters: advocates for the bill and several medical organizations told the board that confidential, evidence‑based programs already exist in other states and help…
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