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

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

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

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

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