By Wendy Abdo, Craig Fowler, and Michael Broxterman of Pinnacle Health Group A hospitals’ success is closely tied to the reputation of its medical staff. The ability to recruit, retain, and build physician loyalty is always a top concern. So, what are hospitals doing to stay on top? More and more we see them shifting […]
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.
Physician Shortages: A Look at Supply and Demand
Many aspects contribute to the changing face of physician compensation. From a recruiter’s perspective, the biggest factors rest in the supply and demand for physicians based on the specialty and practice location.
Negotiating Your Future: How to Get the Best Compensation Package
You like the opportunity! Both you and the medical facility have agreed to enter into negotiations—the most delicate and difficult part of the hiring process. Are you ready for it and have you done your research?
Physician Retention Plan: Do You Have One?
Does your organization run like a hamster on a wheel? You know what I mean—one physician walks out the door just as one walks in.
Physician Compensation Surveys: Which One is the Best Fit?
How much should you ask for? This is a common question that many job searching physicians ask themselves before they begin looking.
Understanding and Applying Stark Laws to Physician Recruitment
Unless an exception applies, a physician is prohibited by the Stark Law from referring Medicare patients for specified “designated health services” to entities with which the physician has a financial relationship.
Physician Employment Trends
Over the past twenty years, physicians generally have not had any difficulty in finding desirable employment. However, during the next several years, there will be important trends in the medical industry that will affect the careers and future earning power of most physicians practicing in the United States.