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10 states that support physician work-life balance

These 10 states have paid family or medical leave programs and health, wellness, peer support, or monitoring resources available to physicians or other health professionals.

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  • MDSpire News Staff

  • August 27, 2026

  • 6 min

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    State paid-leave programs offer wage-replacement benefits for family or medical events, varying by state.

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    California provides up to 8 weeks of partial wage-replacement for family leave, along with a confidential support line for physicians.

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    Colorado's Family and Medical Leave Insurance program allows up to 12 weeks of leave, with peer support available for physicians.

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    Massachusetts offers up to 26 weeks of paid leave and provides confidential support services for physicians through a nonprofit.

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    Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave program includes services for various health conditions affecting clinical practice.

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10 states that support physician work-life balance

  • by MDSpire News Staff

  • August 27, 2026

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