The AOA and the Minnesota Osteopathic Medical Society (MOMS) recently sent a letter supporting Minnesota state bill, S.F.3531, which enacts various policies aimed at supporting physician wellness and addressing burnout, to the benefit of the state’s physicians as well as the patients whom they serve.
The letter states that, as of 2023, 26 state medical boards (including Minnesota’s) audited and changed the intrusive language from their licensure applications. S.F. 3531 will help to further promote physician well-being in Minnesota by making similar changes to health plan credentialing requirements, as well as supporting physician wellness programs, and enacting several other pro-physician policies to address this issue.
The AOA and MOMS strongly support policies that balance the need for physician wellness with patient safety, and ultimately result in a stronger, more resilient health care workforce. The AOA and MOMS will continue to monitor and advocate for MN S.F. 3531 and other similar bills across the country.