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