b'A D V A N C I N G I N N O V A T I O N S I N H E A L T H C A R E P O L I C Y A N T I D O T ETMF O C U S O F R E S E A R C H : H E A L T H C A R E W O R K E R SE xtensive published research over the past 30 years has found the Transcendental Meditation program to be effective for reducing a wide range of mental health-related issues, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, and substance use disorder. Now, new data, including results from randomized controlled trials with frontline healthcare providers at multiple hospitals, shows that the TM program reduces psychological distress,including anxiety, depression, and somatization disorder (physical symptoms); sleep problems and burnout (especially emotional exhaustion); and improves overall quality of life. (Data available upon request.)T M P A R T N E R F I E L D S I T E SEmory University, Atlanta, GABrigham and Womens Hospital (Harvard), Encompass, Mercy Hospital, Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA Northwell Health at Lenox Hill Hospital,Miami, FL Manhattan and Queens, NYMichigan Medicine: University of Michigan,NYC Health + Hospitals, NY Ann Arbor, MIHoward University Hospital, Washington, DCSinai Health System, Chicago, IL Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC UCLA Health, Los Angeles, CAP H A S E 2 C L I N I C A L T R I A LThis new Phase 2 randomized controlled trial, funded by a $7.4 million grant from the Depart-ment of Defense, is currently under way at Duke University Hospital to investigate the impact of the TM program as a first-line treatment for healthcare workers.The study has 280 subjects and evaluates psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, somatization disorder, burnout, sleep problems, and resilience among healthcare workers. Results of the study will be used to secure coverage for TM from private and public insurers. (Protocol available upon request.)21'