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Medical Board Hears from Out of State Professionals on Elements of Successful Physician Wellness Programs

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By Steven Soldani At its May 24, 2024 meeting, the Medical Board of California (MBC) heard from professionals in Washington and Georgia on best practices for the Board’s proposed Physician and Surgeon Health and Wellness Program (PSHWP). MBC gave notice Continue reading →

Department of Insurance Notifies Insurance Companies of Obligation to Abide by New Mental Health and Substance Abuse Law

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By Hannah Ohman On December 10, 2020, Department of Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara released a notice to all health insurance companies informing them of their responsibility to follow a new mental health and substance abuse parity law. The bill requires Continue reading →