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flag Montana’s healthcare recovery program faces backlash after an audit found it harmed workers’ mental health and endangered patients due to poor oversight and punitive rules.

flag Montana’s program overseeing healthcare workers in recovery from substance use or mental health issues faces criticism after a legislative audit revealed disorganization, lack of transparency, and a punitive approach that jeopardizes patient safety and hinders recovery. flag Participants, including nurses and doctors, must pay for drug tests and virtual meetings or risk license suspension. flag The audit found the program harmed participants’ mental health and morale, with one nurse’s suicide linked to its demands. flag The state, which contracted with Maximus Inc. for $540,000, plans to form an advisory council to recommend reforms before the contract ends in December.

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