Dr. Michael Baron
FSPHP President and Medical Director of the Tennessee Medical Foundation Physician Health Program
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Dr. Michael Baron Addresses Misinformation about PHPs in STAT Article
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Dr. Michael Baron, FSPHP President and Medical Director of the Tennessee Medical Foundation Physician Health Program, responded to a December 11th article published by STAT News that misrepresented the effectiveness of PHPs and created a dangerous narrative that undermines trust in these essential programs. Dr. Baron's letter to the editor, published by STAT News on December 21st, counters the misleading information presented in the article and shifts the narrative toward a fact-based account of PHPs and their outcomes.
Read Dr. Baron's letter to the editor of STAT News.
STAT News Article by Wesley Boyd
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FSPHP Joins ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare Coalition
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Dr. Chris Bundy and Linda Bresnahan have been invited to join the ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare coalition. The coalition includes leading healthcare organizations committed to:
- Advancing a state where the well-being of the healthcare workforce is prioritized and individual healthcare workers feel valued and supported so they can sustain their sense of purpose and meaning in their work
- Making beneficial progress against persistent mental health and well-being challenges that disadvantage our healthcare workers, and therefore, our healthcare systems and the future of public health.
FSPHP looks forward to being part of meaningful change through collaboration and keeping you updated on the progress of these important initiatives.
ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare
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Register by 1/31/25 for Early Bird Rate
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Please join us for the FSPHP 2025 Conference and Annual Membership Meeting - the leading event for physicians, healthcare professionals from all specialties, and those committed to health and professional well-being!
Register by January 31, 2025 to receive discounted Early Bird Rates!
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Engage & Connect at Member Information Session
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All FSPHP members are invited to attend an FSPHP Membership Information Session on Wednesday, February 12 at 12:00pm – 1:30pm Eastern Time.
This complimentary info session, for both new and existing members of FSPHP, will be attended by the FSPHP Board of Directors and will provide you with an opportunity to make connections with other FSPHP members.
The informal agenda will include an update on the current priorities and future direction of FSPHP, information on member resources, ways to engage and contribute to FSPHP, and details on the FSPHP 2025 Conference and Annual Membership Meeting.
Register to attend.
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Open Forum Leadership Series Launches
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The FSPHP Open Forum Leadership Series is a platform for FSPHP Member PHP leaders to engage in open discussions, share best practices, share updates, and foster collaboration and innovation, and address critical issues affecting physician & professional health programs. These informal, open-forum discussions will be held via Zoom and will not include agendas, PowerPoint presentations, or the taking of minutes.
These meetings are open to FSPHP PHP Members that identify as part of their leadership team, including executives, directors, and department heads.
February 25, 2025 at 3pm Eastern
Facilitator: Dr. Chris Bundy
May 14, 2025 at 12pm Eastern
Facilitator: Dr. Arthur Hengerer
August 27, 2025 at 12pm Eastern
Facilitator: Dr. Molly Rossignol
Complete details and links to register
Open to FSPHP State Voting, Associate, Honorary, and International members. Log in required.
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Rally-by-Region Raises over $17,000!
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Your generous contributions have totaled $17,250 during the Rally-by-Region donation campaign! All four regions exceeded the fundraising goal of $3,500, with the Central Region leading the charge by raising over $5,000!
We are deeply grateful for your support, which enables us to continue our vital work. Your commitment to our mission makes all the difference—thank you!
The totals raised by each region are:
Central Region - $5,350
Southeast Region - $4,050
Western Region - $4,200
Northeast Region - $3,650
The 2024 Rally-by-Region may be over, but it's never too late to make a donation that helps advance FSPHP's mission to “support physician health programs in improving the health of medical professionals thereby contributing to quality patient care.”
Thank you 2024 donors!
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Renew your FSPHP Membership for 2025
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All FSPHP memberships officially expired on December 31st. Members who have not yet renewed are currently in a brief grace period. We strongly encourage you to renew now to avoid any interruption in your membership benefits and stay connected with the FSPHP community!
Email [email protected] for more info or with questions.
Thank you to all that have already renewed their FSPHP membership for 2025!
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Welcome to our New Members!
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STATE VOTING MEMBERS
Maggie Seamands, RN
Executive Director, North Dakota Professional Health Program
Michael Sorna, MD, MSA, FASAM
Medical Director Professionals Resource Network - Florida
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Deanne Chapman MS, PA-C
System Director Occupational Health Services, Tufts Medicine
John DeMello, DDS
Member Board of Directors Nat. Council of Dental Health Programs, B.o. D.
INDUSTRY PARTNER INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Mikhail Joutovsky, DO
Medical Director, Bradford Health Services
Cynthia Henderson, JD
Professionals Program Liaison, Bradford Health Services
Sebastian Orosco
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
John Woods, MD
Assistant Medical Director, Cumberland Heights
Kevin Byers
Business Development, Phamatech Labs
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Hannah Adkins, LSW
Clinical Case Manager, Colorado Physician Health Program
Julia Bennett, JD
Manager, Virginia Health Practitioners' Monitoring Program - Department of Health Professions
Susan Blank, MD, DFSASM, DFAPA
Medical Director, Georgia Professional Health Program
John Curtis, SUDP
Clinical Coordinator, Washington Physicians Health Program
Lauren Dewey
Donor Relations Manager, Colorado Physician Health Program
Paul Fox, LPC
Recovery Specialist, South Carolina Recovering Professional Program
Kevin Hallgren, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Washington
Vita McCabe, MD, MHSA
Clinical Associate Professor - Dept of Psychiatry - Addiction, University of Michigan
Aalysia Mitchell
Quality Assurance Assistant, Washington Physicians Health Program
Marisa Morrill, LMHC
Clinical Coordinator, Physicians Health Services - Massachusetts Medical Society
William Neff, MD
Board Director, Colorado Physician Health Program
Andrew Seefeld, MD
Associate Medical Director, New Hampshire Professionals Health Program
Sheryl Slankard, LCSW
Colorado PHP Colorado Physician Health Program
Pang Yang, BSW
Case Manager, Minnesota Health Professionals Services Program
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COMING UP!
Program Planning Committee Meeting
January 8 at 3pm Eastern
Nominating Committee Meeting
January 14 at 2pm Eastern
Board of Directors Meeting
January 15 at 11am Eastern
Task Force to Support Safe Haven
January 17 at 12:3pm Eastern
Visit the FSPHP Calendar for a full list of upcoming meetings and events!
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