Healthcare Valuation Blog

We have recently noticed a significant uptick in the number of private radiology groups seeking subsidies from their affiliated hospitals. Conventional wisdom says a shortage of radiologists is driving this phenomenon. To learn more about the shortage, we looked at online job listings for radiology. We found a massive number of open positions across the nation and across modalities. Radiologist Job Postings DocCafe advertises itself as the top job board for physicians. The si

BFMV’s Cost of Physician Staffing Services, 2024 (“CPSS”) includes data sourced from government contracts with 99 physician staffing companies located across the country. These companies supply government healthcare providers, such as VA hospitals or clinics, with the medical personnel necessary to fill temporary physician vacancies. The companies included in the CPSS also provide these services to non-government clients. When a physician staffing firm becomes a government co

Major access to care issues in the US, stemming from a physician shortage, have been a looming concern since the early 2000s. Deficits are projected to be in the range of 50,000 to 150,000 physicians by the mid-2030s due largely to the aging patient population and physician retirement trends. The COVID-19 pandemic is believed to have exacerbated the issue by contributing to provider burnout and accelerating physicians’ plans to retire or transition out of clinical practice. I

On Monday, December 3, 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – in collaboration with the Departments of the Treasury and Labor, the Federal Trade Commission, and several offices within the White House – released a report detailing recommendations for improving choice and competition in the healthcare industry. The report identifies areas where the Administration believes federal and state rules restrict choice and competition. It also identifies actions the

CMS' offers a helpful online tool that shows provider market saturation levels at the national-, state-, and county-levels for the following health services: Ambulance (Emergency, Non-Emergency, Emergency & Non-Emergency) Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs Chiropractic Services Clinical Laboratory (Billing Independently) Federally Qualified Health Centers Home Health Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (Part A and Part B) Hospice Long-Term Care Hospitals Ophthal