KRS 311.616: Impaired physicians program.

(1) The board may establish by contract, including with a nonprofit corporation, or

otherwise the Kentucky Physician Health Foundation to promote the early

identification, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals licensed by

the board who may be impaired by reason of illness, alcohol or drug abuse, or as a

result of any physical or mental condition.

(2) The board may promulgate administrative regulations under the provisions of KRS

Chapter 13A to implement any program formed under this section and may expend

any funds necessary to provide for operational expenses of a program formed under

this section.