For Immediate Release
April 18, 2024
Existence of Valuable Physician Health Program in Jeopardy Due to Budget Dispute
New York Physicians Call on Policymakers to Restore Funding for Committee for Physician Health
Statement attributable to:
Jerome Cohen, MD
President
Medical Society of the State of New York
“Physicians in New York are rightfully flabbergasted by the reluctance of the Governor and the New York State Legislature to agree on funding to maintain the existence of the invaluable Committee for Physician Health (CPH) program. This program has assisted thousands of physicians over several decades confront addiction and behavioral health challenges and return them to medical practice if and when they are healthy.
“CPH has worked closely with the New York State Department of Health in its efforts to protect the public and has been a universally well-regarded program by medical schools and hospitals across the state in facilitating the delivery of needed treatment services. At a time when we are facing an epidemic of healthcare worker burnout, it is mind-boggling that this less than $1 million program cost would be eliminated or slashed by policymakers in a $237 billion budget.“
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About the Committee for Physician Health:
The mission of the Committee for Physician Health is to promote quality medical care by offering non-disciplinary confidential assistance to physicians, residents, medical students and physician assistants suffering from substance use disorder and other psychiatric disorders. The Committee monitors the treatment and compliance of program participants and provides advocacy and support as well as outreach activities, including prevention and education.
About MSSNY:
Founded in 1807, the Medical Society of the State of New York is the state’s principal non-profit professional organization for physicians, residents, and medical students of all specialties. Its mission is to represent the interests of patients and physicians to assure quality healthcare services for all.
Media Contact:
Roseann Raia | Manager, Communications
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x302 | [email protected]
Julie Vecchione
Vice President, Communications
Medical Society of the State of New York
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
516.488.6100 x340 | [email protected]
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