Physician compensation: 5 questions before you roll out a new model

When my team is brought in to a medical group to discuss physician compensation, the conversation tends to start with the mechanics—what alternative models look like, methods of reporting, and any legal implications.

But we challenge our partners to take a step back. Even the best-conceived mechanics will not hold up to clashes with physician ethos, unplanned shifts in reimbursement, and mismatched system-level goals.