Physician employers often rely on published surveys to estimate the number of work relative value units (“wRVUs”) they can expect from their doctors. While survey data is helpful, it can be expensive and difficult to obtain. Instead of relying on survey data, employers can use a bottom-up approach to determine the level of wRVUs they should expect from their providers. For some specialties, projecting physician wRVUs from the bottom up can be a relatively simple exercise. For

The 2026 BFMV Call Coverage survey is open for data collection through June 12. If you are a physician or practice administrator who would like to be included in this useful study, please submit information regarding your unrestricted call coverage arrangement here. Completing the survey takes less than 5 minutes, and contributing physicians receive complimentary 1-year subscription access to the survey results. In addition to compensation information, including hourly and da

The American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals held its annual conference in Nashville last week, and there was no shortage of thought leadership at the many relevant breakout sessions. One interesting session was a discussion on the lessons learned from a health system that created a Provider Compensation Advisory Committee (PCAC). The health system had struggled to cultivate trust with the physicians, the contracting process was inefficient and prolonged, a

From the desk of Darcy Devine, ASA, CVA BuckheadFMV celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. Reflecting on the last decade, no business school can teach you as much as growing a business from the ground up can. I was a management consultant for almost 20 years before I knew the pressure that comes with making payroll, negotiating a commercial lease, or bringing on a business partner. BFMV was a true bootstrap endeavor, started with personal finances and operating revenue.

Most full-service acute care hospitals in the U.S. provide 24/7 access to radiology services. To meet this demand, hospitals typically either employ radiologists directly or contract with independent private practice radiology groups. One of the most persistent operational challenges in delivering continuous coverage is staffing overnight shifts. Recruiting and retaining physicians willing to work night hours remains difficult, particularly amid nationwide radiology workforc

BFMV’s catalog of publications has expanded in 2026. Three of our offerings have been updated and published so far this year, with three more in production and coming soon. Updated for 2026 and Available Now 2026 Radiology Private Practice Expense Benchmark Report The report provides normalized operating expense metrics from 10 radiology groups representing more than 170 radiologists nationwide, offering clear, comparative insight into the financial structure of radiology pr

New for 2026, BFMV has released the BFMV Radiology Practice Expense Benchmark Report , a new industry resource designed to address the longstanding lack of benchmarking data for radiology operating expenses. BFMV's Darcy Devine and Lin Hsu presented the study at the February 2026 RBMA Hospital Radiology Stipend webinar, where they discussed fair market value (FMV) considerations for radiology group subsidies. Their session provided a data-driven overview of how to apply marke

Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) allow patients a vital outpatient care option offering same-day surgery at lower costs in a specialized setting. Over the last decade, the sector has steadily expanded as payers, providers, and patients look for alternatives to hospital outpatient departments (“HOPDs”). In the U.S., more than 6,000 Medicare-approved ASCs perform millions of procedures each year. This growth is driven by advances in minimally invasive procedures and anesthesia

The need to value pathology services arises when a hospital, physician group, or another provider contracts to buy or sell pathology-related services. Since the parties to these contracts often refer business to one another, compensation needs to be at fair market value for compliance purposes. The technical nature and complex reimbursement structure of pathology services can often make these valuation engagements more challenging than most traditional physician services arra

BuckheadFMV ("B FMV") is pleased to announce that Al Waleed Hamze has joined BFMV's business valuation practice. Al Waleed is a recent graduate of Georgia State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in finance, magna cum laude. Prior to graduating, he developed a strong interest in business valuation through his academic coursework and consulting experience in the Panther Accelerated Career Experience (PACE) program at Georgia State University, an invite-only, pro

The 2026 BFMV Call Coverage survey is currently open for data collection . Each spring, our survey reaches out directly to physicians for the most relevant call coverage information available. If you are a physician or practice administrator who would like your data to be included in this study, please submit information regarding your unrestricted call coverage arrangement here . Completing the survey takes less than 5 minutes and contributors receive complimentary 1-year su

BuckheadFMV ("BFMV") is pleased to announce that Taylor Dunlap, CVA, has joined BFMV's physician compensation valuation practice. Taylor is a principal consultant with over 9 years of experience in business and compensation valuation in the healthcare industry. He specializes in valuation and consulting services for a variety of contractual arrangements, including clinical compensation models, on-call coverage, medical director and physician administrative services, income gu

BuckheadFMV is proud to announce the publication of the 2026 FMV Guide for MSO Entrepreneurs . Partnerships with management services organizations (MSOs) remain prevalent in healthcare, driven by entrepreneurial interest, private equity investment, and continued consolidation and strategic alignment initiatives despite increased regulatory scrutiny. How these partnerships are structured and how the fees are established have unique regulatory compliance considerations. To hel

The 2026 BFMV Call Coverage survey is open for data collection . If you are a physician or practice administrator who would like to be included in this useful study, please submit information regarding your unrestricted call coverage arrangement here . Completing the survey takes less than 5 minutes , and contributing physicians receive complimentary 1-year subscription access to the survey results. Additional information on past BFMV call coverage surveys is available on t

January 2026 BuckheadFMV has released its updated resource for healthcare and valuation professionals, the 2026 BFMV Benchmark Report for Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Prices . Based on data collected by BFMV staff, the report provides price benchmarks for more than 1,500 different models of pre-owned medical equipment. Benchmarks are sorted by category, manufacturer/brand, and model, making the report easy to use and saving appraisers, accountants, attorneys, equipment manager