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Physician Mental Health Support: New Programs and Abuse Protection

This act aims to facilitate physicians' access to mental health support and burnout prevention programs. It allows hospitals and other medical facilities to offer such programs without fear of violating anti-kickback laws, which should improve physician well-being and healthcare quality.
Key points
Enables medical facilities to offer mental health support programs for physicians, including counseling, mental health services, and suicide prevention programs.
Programs must be available to all physicians in a given area, regardless of referral volume, to prevent abuse.
Requires programs to be evidence-based, conducted by qualified professionals, with clearly defined policies and costs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8890
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2022-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Physician Wellness Program Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8890.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enables medical facilities to offer mental health support programs for physicians, including counseling, mental health services, and suicide prevention programs.
  • Programs must be available to all physicians in a given area, regardless of referral volume, to prevent abuse.
  • Requires programs to be evidence-based, conducted by qualified professionals, with clearly defined policies and costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health