October 2011

The March Toward Provider Employment
Trends in Private Practice Acquisitions

Doctors MeetingRecent studies indicate that a growing number of physicians are considering employed positions over private practices, which have been the cornerstone of American medicine. Traditionally, 75% of physicians have been in office-based, independent practice situations. Here are the key issues causing physicians to be open to the employment model:

  • Fee discounts by insurance companies and lower Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements
  • An aging physician workforce seeking financial stability and preparation for retirement
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Top 10 Reasons to Use a Medical Licensing ServiceTop 10

Once a physician has signed with your organization, getting the physician licensed in your state is a critical next step in ensuring he or she will begin work on the target date. Obtaining a medical license for a physician can be a time consuming and often frustrating experience. Whether your organization offers assistance with the licensing process or leaves that to the physician, utilizing a medical licensing service is highly recommended and worth the investment. Read more...


Why Physicians Choose Locum Tenens

With the decrease of approximately 23,000 physicians each year due to retirement and death, healthcare organizations are making provider recruitment a priority. These organizations realize the inability to provide timely care to their patients along with the financial loss from vacant medical staff positions creates a situation that needs immediate attention. Read more...

 
Compensation Corner

Family Practice (without OB)
By Geographic Region:
East
West
South
Midwest

$179,000
$197,000
$191,000
$189,000
Rheumatology
By Geographic Region:
East
West
South
Midwest

$201,000
$222,000
$215,000
$220,000
Pediatric Surgery
By Geographic Region:
East
West
South
Midwest

$460,000
$503,000
$437,000
$459,000

If you need compensation information for other specialties, please contact us.


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