The Physicians Foundation’s New Survey Unveils Disconnect Between What Physicians Want and What the Support System Around Them Provides BOSTON, September 15, 2022 – In recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (September 17, 2022), The Physicians Foundation, Dr. Lorna...

First-ever SDOH measures enacted by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services New grant program launches for state and county medical associations to address patients’ SDOH Fellow announced to advance physician-led SDOH programs BOSTON, August 9, 2022 – Today, The Physicians...

Survey Also Finds Six in 10 Physicians Often Feel Burnt Out When Trying to Address Their Patients’ SDOH The Physicians Foundation today released part one of three of its 2022 Survey of America’s Physicians, which examines the current impact of...

Bi-Partisan Legislation is Signed by President Biden into Law Gary Price, MD, president of The Physicians Foundation, today issued this statement: “The Physicians Foundation celebrates the official signage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act into law,...

Bi-partisan Legislation Passed Through Congress Now Awaits President Biden’s Signature Gary Price, MD, president of The Physicians Foundation, today issued this statement: “The Physicians Foundation celebrates the official passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act in...

Fellowship Program empowers physicians to lead programs that advance the delivery of high-quality, cost-efficient health care to all patients The Physicians Foundation today opened a Call for Applicants for its Fellowship Program, which advances physicians’ leadership skills to strengthen the...

Despite evidence that primary care improves the health of populations and reduces health inequities, primary care in the United States is in a vulnerable position, according to an April 2021 report from National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) Committee...

The Physicians Foundation learned with great sadness that on Monday, November 1, 2021, Gerald McKenna, MD, DFASAM, DLFAPA, passed away. Dr. McKenna served on The Physicians Foundation’s Board of Directors from October 2007 to the time of his passing in...

Six actions to inspire individuals and health organizations to prevent physicians dying by a preventable suicide death on National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (#NPSADay). In recognition of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day (September 17, 2021), The Physicians Foundation, Dr. Lorna...

Four principles with 17 pragmatic steps build on over a decade of research and action by The Physicians Foundation The Physicians Foundation today released Improving America’s Health Care System: Recognize the Realities of Patients’ Lives and Invest in Addressing Social...