California Medical Association: Governor Signs New Law to Support Physician Mental Health
September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 30 -- The California Medical Association issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2024:
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2164 by Assemblymember Marc Berman to reduce mental health stigma for physicians.
"Prioritizing mental health benefits not just physicians - who face high rates of burnout, depression, and suicide - but their patients as well," said CMA President Tanya W. Spirtos, M.D. "CMA thanks Gov . . .
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2164 by Assemblymember Marc Berman to reduce mental health stigma for physicians.
"Prioritizing mental health benefits not just physicians - who face high rates of burnout, depression, and suicide - but their patients as well," said CMA President Tanya W. Spirtos, M.D. "CMA thanks Gov . . .