How Some Physicians Make Above the 90th Percentile (And Why the “How” Matters)
In our work with health systems, we are sometimes asked to weigh in with an FMV compensation range that can be used as a retention strategy for a high-value employed physician. These negotiations commonly involve a “flight-risk” physician whose employment is essential for a critical service line. In such cases, the employer is typically highly motivated to retain the physician. The tricky part is finding a way to satisfy the physician while maintaining a tenable precedent for