Clinical Scorecard: 10 states that support physician work-life balance
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Condition | Physician work-life balance |
| Key Mechanisms | State paid-leave programs and physician health programs |
| Target Population | Physicians and health professionals |
| Care Setting | State-level employment and health support programs |
Key Highlights
- California offers up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for various qualifying events.
- Colorado provides up to 12 weeks of leave with additional weeks for pregnancy complications.
- Massachusetts allows up to 26 weeks of combined family and medical leave.
- New York's program includes up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave.
- Washington offers comprehensive health support services for physicians.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Clinical Best Practices
- Utilize state-specific paid-leave programs for family and medical events.
- Engage with confidential health programs for mental health and substance use support.
- Encourage peer support and counseling services among health professionals.
Related Resources & Content
- State of California Employment Development Department
- California Medical Association
- Colorado Division of Human Resources Department of Personnel & Administration
- Colorado Medical Society
- Connecticut Paid Leave Authority
- HAVEN
- Delaware Department of Labor
- Delaware Professionals’ Health Monitoring Program
- Mass.gov
- Massachusetts Medical Society
- Minnesota Paid Leave
- Minnesota Medical Association
- New York State Paid Family Leave
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- Paid Leave Oregon
- Rhode Island Medical Society
- Rhode Island Legislature
- Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Washington Physicians Health Program
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