In August 2025, BFMV issued the latest edition of its Physician Leaders Compensation Report . The report is based on Form 990 data filed by nonprofit hospitals and health systems across the country. It includes statistics on compensation paid to physicians in leadership positions in hospitals, medical groups, and other types of organizations.    In the clinical realm, a physician’s specialty is a primary determinant of compensation. BFMV researched the clinical specialties of each physician...

Every year, BFMV conducts a national direct-to-physician call coverage survey. This project offers valuable insights that inform our...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025, by President Donald Trump. The bill cuts taxes and reduces government spending, particularly in healthcare programs like Medicaid and Medicare. Its goal is to lower the federal deficit while changing how healthcare is funded and delivered across the U.S. These changes could lead to tighter hospital budgets and greater pressure on physician pay, particularly in lower-income and rural areas. Cuts to Medicaid A 15 percent...