The Arizona law prevents conversations in the program from being subject to discovery, subpoena or reporting requirements of the health professional regulatory board unless the health professional voluntarily asks in writing for the information to be released. The only exceptions are for obligations to report criminal charges or actions, unprofessional conduct or if the physician is not safely practicing medicine.
The legislation will “have a direct, positive impact to help physicians experiencing burnout and otherwise support physician wellness in an evidence-based, confidential manner,” James Madara, MD, CEO of AMA, wrote in a statement in support of the bill.
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