Becker's Healthcare March 14, 2025
As healthcare organizations continue to navigate shifting financial and operational landscapes, new data from Kaufman Hall and Strata highlights significant trends in physician productivity, compensation, and costs.
In the fourth quarter, median work relative value units per full-time physician varied across specialties, with medical specialties leading at 7,139 wRVUs. Physician compensation followed a similar pattern, with surgical specialists earning the highest median paid compensation at $491,000 per FTE.
Despite an encouraging increase in net revenue per physician, rising expenses remain a challenge. These figures underscore the mounting financial pressures and workforce challenges facing healthcare organizations. For executives, balancing rising costs, evolving productivity demands, and compensation structures will be critical in sustaining financial stability and operational efficiency.
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