The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors

The importance of physician well-being and mental health resources for doctors

Why are physician wellness programs important? What are Physician Health Services? What is a physician health program? Why is physician well being important?

Our guest is Chris Bundy, MD, MPH, chief medical officer for the Federation of State Physician Health Programs, and the executive medical director of the Washington Physicians Health Program. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. Wondering what is the mental health hotline number? The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit: https://ama-assn.co/988Lifeline

❤️‍🩹 Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation aims to reduce burnout of health care professionals and safeguard physician well-being. Get physician mental health resources at: https://ama-assn.co/DrLornaBreen

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▹ Reforming Medicare payment
▹ Fighting scope creep
▹ Fixing prior authorization
▹ Reducing physician burnout
▹ Making technology work for physicians

AMA Update April 21, 2025
00:00 Physician health services for doctors
01:04 Physician services meaning
01:49 PHP program example
02:34 Physician health program definition
03:20 Importance of physician well being programs
05:23 Physician Health Services near me (PHP programs near me)
05:39 Physician health services contact
06:21 Physician credentialing: Why is mental health in medical credentialing?
07:15 Fixing physician credentialing issues
07:49 State medical boards physician well being
09:10 PHP mental health for doctors: Why is physician wellness important?
10:08 PHP doctors: Physician mental health programs
10:34 Physician mental health resources (physician support services)
11:10 Advice for doctors asking for mental health help
11:45 PHP program mental health: Reducing stigma around mental health

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