BuckheadFMV conducted our eighth annual direct-to-physician call coverage survey. An affordable source of physician call coverage compensation information, the BFMV survey is unique in that it provides statistics related to the "burden" of off-site/unrestricted call coverage in a variety of specialties, including in-person visits and phone call volumes. The following is a summary of 5 key background and demographic statistics from the 2026 survey. 1. Respondents by Specialt

A typical medical practice is full of assets – from the coffee maker to the exam tables to the otoscopes. When selling a medical practice, the goal is to secure the best price possible to recoup the maximum remaining value of the initial investment for fixtures, furnishings, and equipment (FFE). Depending on the buyer and type of transaction, fixed asset sales may require a fair market value appraisal and a site visit from the appraiser. A site visit gives an appraiser the op

Not only is BFMV’s eighth annual direct-to-physician call coverage survey an affordable source of physician call coverage compensation information, but it is also unique in that it provides statistics related to the "burden" of unrestricted call, including in-person visits and phone call volumes for a variety of specialties. The following is a summary of key burden statistics from the 2026 survey. 1. Median Days of Coverage per Month Data for physicians in cardiothoracic surg

BFMV is pleased to announce the release of our 2026 BFMV Physician Call Coverage Burden and Compensation Survey. Through our direct-to-physician approach, we received responses from over 1,200 physicians across a wide range of specialties, geographies, demographic settings, and employers. The survey includes unique on-call burden and compensation information, much of which is unavailable from other survey resources, including the following: Compensation (hourly and per 24-hou

Pharma and medical device companies routinely use tiering matrices to set fair market value (FMV) compensation for physician consultants and speakers. These frameworks score physicians on objective criteria like board certifications, years of experience, publication record, and conference presentations, then assign a compensation tier accordingly. The approach is well-established, defensible, and familiar to compliance teams. What is less established is how to apply the same

BuckheadFMV has just released the 2026 Cost of Physician Staffing Services. This report compiles pricing data included in 99 government contracts for physician staffing services. Relevant for determining fair market value hourly rates for physician services, it offers specialty-specific benchmark rates for on-site services and after-hours call coverage. The 2026 data reflect a sustained rising trend in call rates since BFMV began publishing this report in 2017. Benchmarks inc

The value of existing medical equipment is an important consideration in many hospital and physician practice transactions. BFMV has been observing online markets and recording resale offers and prices for medical equipment for years in order to help us form indications of value in our engagements. In February, BFMV released a sixth edition of these findings in the 2026 Benchmark Report on Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Prices. Now, in light of 6 years of published data, we’re a

The 2026 BFMV Physician Call Coverage Burden and Compensation Survey is in data collection, and findings will be coming soon... You’re invited to take advantage of a $500 early bird discount on access to the survey findings to be released in mid-June. (The regular subscription price is $7,500. Reach out for a small firm discount.) Use 2026EB$500 at checkout in our shop. Offer expires 12:00 NOON EST, June 15, 2026. A 1-Year Subscription to the 2026 BFMV Physician Call Coverage

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 help

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