SURVEY BACKGROUND

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Each year, BFMV surveys physicians to collect the most useful unrestricted call coverage burden and compensation data. The 2026 Survey is coming soon. 

In 2025, we received responses from over 1,800 physicians across a wide range of specialties, geographies, demographic settings, and employers. As a result of our direct-to-physician approach, we collect unique on-call burden and compensation information, much of which is unavailable from other survey resources, including the following:

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• Compensation (hourly and per 24-hour shift)

• Weekend/holiday differentials

• Days on-call per month

• Average phone call volume per 24-hour shift

• Required in-person response time

• Number of facilities covered per shift

• Average in-person visits per shift

• Average hours of telemedicine services per call shift

• Whether clinic visits / elective procedures are permitted while on call

• Other opportunities to generate income (professional billings, activation fees, productivity credit)