FSPHP Insights 

August 14, 2026

Help Us Reach More Healthcare Professionals Invite Your Network of Colleagues

We're encouraging everyone in the FSPHP community to help spread the word about When Physicians Become Patients.
 

September 23, 2026
1–3 PM Eastern Time
2 CME Credits
Free for FSPHP Members; $50 for Non-Members

This FSPHP webinar offers practical, evidence-informed guidance to help clinicians navigate the unique clinical, ethical, and interpersonal considerations of treating physician-patients.

Register today and share this important educational opportunity with colleagues, healthcare professionals, trainees, and others in your network who may benefit from this timely discussion.

To make it easy for you to share this opportunity, we’ve created communications toolkit with ready-to-use messaging and materials you can quickly adapt for your networks.

Download the communications toolkit.

Success Spotlight: PEER™ Program Completions

The Performance Enhancement and Effectiveness Review™ (PEER™) Program is a structured review process designed to empower Physician Health Programs (PHPs) and other safety-sensitive professional health programs to use the FSPHP PHP Guidelines as a practical tool for identifying opportunities to optimize performance and effectiveness in alignment with best practices among PHPs. 

PEER™ Program Completions

Georgia Professionals Health Program
Review date: May 27, 2026 

Alabama Professionals Health Program
Review date: June 30, 2026

?Discounts Available!

Thanks to a generous grant from The Physicians Foundation, 15 PHPs can now join the FSPHP Performance Enhancement and Effectiveness Review™ (PEER™) Program at a discounted rate:

  • $2,500 off – First 5 applicants - First 5 spots filled
  • $1,500 off – Next 5 applicants
  • $1,000 off – Final 5 applicants 

 

Discounts awarded on a first-come, first-served basis upon submission of the PEER™ application.

 

Learn more and apply now! 

University of Hawai’i Recognizes Pu'ulu Lapa'au: Hawaii Program for Healthcare Professional

It is so nice to see the University of Hawai’i recognize Puʻulu Lapaʻau, Hawaiʻi‘s physician health program for being one of the first 10% of PHPs nationwide, the fifth in the country to complete a Performance Enhancement Effective Review (PEER™).  Congratulations!  

Read more:

https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2026/08/06/physician-wellness-program-recognized/ 

https://www.midweek.com/hot-shots-8-5-26/

Call for Presentations for FSPHP 2027 Now Open!

We invite you to submit a presentation proposal that aligns with our 2027 Annual Education Conference theme - Leading the Way: The Future of Professional Health Programs.
 
Whether you're addressing emerging trends, sharing research, or offering practical tools for professional health programs, we want to hear from you!

SUBMISSIONS DUE:
Oral Presentations - September 30, 2026
Poster Presentations - December 31, 2026 

 

Dr. Corey Waller & Dr. Paul Earley

Dr. Paul Earley Represents ASAM in Accepting National Quality Improvement Award

Dr. Paul Earley, past President and  former Southeast Regional Director of FSPHP, and past President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), recently represented ASAM in accepting the 2026 Dr. James West Quality Improvement Award from the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP).
 
Dr. Earley and ASAM Criteria Editor-in-Chief Dr. Corey Waller accepted the award on behalf of ASAM in recognition of the organization's ongoing commitment to advancing evidence-based standards in addiction care.

FSPHP August Member Events

Sharing De-Identified PHP Data with the FSPHP Research Information System (RIS)
Under 42 C.F.R. Part 2
Presenter: Helen Oscislawski, Esq.
? Monday, August 24, 2026
? 3:00–4:00 PM ET
Register: Sharing De-Identified PHP Data with the FSPHP RIS

PEER™ Open Forum: Informative and Informal Conversations on the PEER™ Process
Friday, August 28, 2026
11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
Register: PEER™ Open Forum

Apply by August 31 for FIGS Awesome Humans Foundation Grants for PHPs & PHP Participants 

The FIGS Awesome Humans Foundation is accepting applications for grants and scholarships that support healthcare professionals.

Through four distinct grants (and more to come), the Foundation will meet Awesome Humans where they are:

  • Rapid Relief for Awesome Humans – Fast, flexible financial support when life takes an unexpected turn. Open year-round to those who live or study within the U.S.
  • Ubuntu Grant – Funding for mission-aligned nonprofits building innovative programs that strengthen and support healthcare professionals. Applications open July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026. Open to U.S. and registered international non-profits.
  • Healthcare is Human Award – Honoring those changing the system from within through courage, leadership, and advocacy. Nominations open July 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026. Nominations accepted for U.S. and international healthcare professionals and students.

 APPLY HERE!

We encourage all PHPs to:

  1. Proactively share the Rapid Relief for Awesome Humans information with PHP participants who may be experiencing sudden financial hardship.
  2. Consider applying for an Ubuntu Grant for nonprofit initiatives that strengthen and support healthcare professionals in your state or region.
  3. Identify healthcare professionals affiliated with your PHP who embody “Healthcare is Human” and submit nominations during the open period

ASAM Physician Health SIG Presentation and Membership Invitation

ASAM Physician Health SIG Presentation

FSPHP members are invited to attend the upcoming American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Physician Health Special Interest Group (SIG) presentation, "A Physician's Journey Through Monitoring and Recovery," on August 17.

Register here! 

ASAM Membership Opportunity

FSPHP members are invited to take advantage of a special opportunity to join ASAM and receive membership benefits through December 31, 2027.  Use code FSPHP2026 when applying.

Learn more here!

 

Opportunities to Engage, Support, & Fuel Connection

Sponsor the Fall 2026 issue of Physician Health News

SPONSORSHIP SIZES & PRICING:

Sponsorships Due September 28.

LEARN MORE

 

Submit an Article for Physician Health News 

Content Submission Due September 4.

LEARN MORE

Sponsor a Regional Member Meeting

LEARN MORE

 

Your Generosity Could Transforms Lives!

FSPHP’s strength comes from the community behind it. Thanks to the ongoing support of members, colleagues, and donors, we continue advancing our mission to support Physician and Health Professional Programs (PHPs) in improving the health of medical professionals, thereby contributing to quality patient care.
 
At a time when physician burnout and mental health challenges remain critical, your support helps sustain a national framework for accountability, consistency, and excellence.

Every gift makes a difference. 
 

Upcoming FSPHP Events

Research Committee Manuscript Writing Group

Wednesday, August 19 at 4pm Eastern

 

Sharing De-identified PHP Data for the FSPHP Research Information System under 42 CFR Part 2 with Attorney Helen Oscislawski

Monday, August 24 at 3pm Eastern

 

Research Committee

Wednesday, August 26 at 4pm Eastern

 

Finance Committee

Thursday, August 27 at 3pm Eastern

 

PEER™ Open Forum: Informative and Informal Conversations on the PEER™ Process

Friday, August 28 at 11am Eastern

 

Open Forum Leadership Meeting

Friday, November 20, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM Eastern Time
Facilitator: Susan K. Blank, MD, LFAPA, DFASAM, Medical Director, Georgia Professional Health Program

Register!

 

REGIONAL MEMBER MEETINGS

Southeast - Monday, November 23

Central - Monday, November 30

Northeast - Thursday, December 3

Western - Tuesday, December 15

Open to all FSPHP members. Members are welcome to attend any Regional Meeting, regardless of their designated region.

Become a Regional Member Meeting Sponsor!

 

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[email protected] Linda Bresnahan, MS, FSPHP Executive Director
[email protected] Sandra Savage, Membership Engagement & Communications Manager
[email protected] Jennifer Hernandez, Meeting Planning Assistant
[email protected] Jolie Estes, Accreditation & Project Specialist
[email protected] Melissa Strok, Executive Assistant & Association Project Coordinator