Pinnacle Health Group’s (PHG) annual survey on ‘why physicians leave’ reinforces the industry’s outlook that compensation and work-life balance are main reasons why physicians leave their practices. The survey, which was sent to over 6,000 physicians across the nation between February and November last year, also revealed that 52% of the surveyed doctors are uncertain […]
Income Guarantee & Employment: How much is your physician worth?
Income guarantee and employment arrangements are the prevalent physician compensation models in the marketplace today. A careful look at both their upsides and drawbacks will help you find your ideal practice opportunities.
Pinnacle Health Group’s quick survey on compensation preferences
Our quick survey on compensation preferences reinforced financial security as a key factor for physicians when looking for practice opportunities.
Physician recruiting made easy? Think again.
By 2005 there were more positions than physicians. This led to physicians becoming more discerning about their career choices.
Compensation Case Study: Income Guarantee Vs. Employment
By: Craig Fowler, Pinnacle Health Group It is rare that a physician will move to a community and set up his or her own practice. Usually, it falls upon the local hospital to attract physicians to the community. Why? Larger local health care organizations generally have the deepest pockets and can afford the initial cash […]
Compensation Surveys and Physician Recruitment
By Wendy Abdo, Staff Writer for Pinnacle Health Group From a business perspective, the best way to enhance and/or sustain a competitive advantage is through your personnel, and the biggest income generator is, of course, your physician pool. By investing in this key resource, you will build core competencies and affect a solid competitive advantage […]
Physician Compensation—What NOT to Do
Much is said about what to include in physician compensation plans, but not much on what should be avoided. Below we have pointed out some common physician compensation blunders that recruiting medical facilities should steer clear of.
Common Physician Compensation Mistakes
Much is said about what should be included in physician compensation plans, but not much about what should be avoided. Below we have pointed out some common physician compensation blunders that recruiting medical organizations and physician candidates should stay away from.