In today’s competitive market place, it is essential to offer incentives when recruiting physicians. However, in a world where companies are constantly being investigated by government agencies for illegal practices, you must be careful of what you are offering.
Compensation Review, Part 3 of 3 (Tips for Negotiating Salary)
When you finish reading Part 3 of our three-part series on compensation negotiation – you’ll be ready to negotiate like an expert.
Compensation Review, Part 2 of 3 (Supply Versus Demand)
In part two, we will examine how compensation is affected by supply vs. demand – the two most important variables being: geographic location and number of physicians available.
Compensation Review, Part 1 of 3
By Heath Ponder and Terry Lane Welcome to the first in a three-part series about physician compensation. Our experienced team at Pinnacle Health Group will explain what criteria is evaluated to find the “perfect match” between a candidate and an opportunity. We’ll talk about “Supply vs. Demand” in our May issue, and in June, we’ll […]
Certification Woes: No Boards, No Income
An increase in the failure rate for board recertification in family practice and in some internal medicine subspecialties has elevated concern among physicians who have seen colleagues without certification lose managed care contracts and the prestige associated with the higher professional recognition.
Low Reimbursements, High Cost of Living Dim Recruitment
Boston is renowned for its prestigious teaching hospitals, but insiders fear its reputation may be slipping as the area continues to experience trouble recruiting doctors who can afford to live here.
Physician Compensation Growth Slows
Modern Healthcare’s 1999 report on physician compensation surveys suggests that compensation has declined for five specialties.