Corey Feist, Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation Spotlights Physician Health Programs in Fight Against Burnout
When it comes to physician wellness, resilience alone is not enough. U.S. News & World Report’s recent feature, “Beyond Resilience: A Nonprofit CEO Takes Up the Fight Against Physician Burnout,” spotlights Corey Feist and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation—a powerful voice for changing how we address mental health in medicine.
Feist’s story underscores a critical truth long recognized by Physician Health Programs: physicians are already resilient. What’s needed are systemic solutions—workplace cultures and policies that remove stigma, safeguard privacy, and make help accessible without fear of professional consequences. The article highlights barriers that too often prevent physicians from seeking care, as well as the urgent call to reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Healthcare Provider Protection Act, which funds efforts to protect the nation’s healthcare workforce.
This piece is a must-read for anyone committed to advancing the mission of physician well-being. It reinforces why confidential, supportive Physician Health Programs are essential—and how leadership at every level can help create the culture change our colleagues need and deserve.
For organizations seeking to translate these principles into action, the Federation of State Physician Health Programs offers a sample healthcare organization policy that outlines how to refer team members to the confidential support of a state PHP.
Click to access the FSPHP Hospital Sample Policy.
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