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Physician Mental Health Support: New Suicide Prevention Programs.

This new act aims to improve physicians' access to mental health support programs. This will provide doctors with better tools to manage stress and prevent burnout, potentially leading to improved medical care for all citizens. These programs are designed to prevent suicide and enhance the overall well-being of physicians.
Key points
The act introduces mental health support programs for physicians, focusing on suicide prevention and improving mental resilience.
These programs must be available to all physicians within an entity or local community, regardless of patient volume or referral value.
The goal is to equip physicians with tools to care for their own mental health, indirectly impacting the quality of healthcare for the public.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5062
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Our Physicians Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5062.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act introduces mental health support programs for physicians, focusing on suicide prevention and improving mental resilience.
  • These programs must be available to all physicians within an entity or local community, regardless of patient volume or referral value.
  • The goal is to equip physicians with tools to care for their own mental health, indirectly impacting the quality of healthcare for the public.
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 Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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