Compensation

Salaries for healthcare administrators, physicians and clinicians vary based on geographic location, the size of the institution, education level, work experience and level of responsibility. This page include content about what healthcare workers are paid, and other factors that impact pay and personnel management.

Anders Gilberg, MGA, senior vice president, government affairs at Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) explained the need to renew the Medicare geographic pay adjustments in rural areas to make payments more competitive than urban areas. He said this is vital to help retain physicians in rural areas who otherwise could find higher paying jobs in larger cities.

Looming end of Medicare rural pay adjustment raises concerns about doctor shortages

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president of government affairs at the Medical Group Management Association, explains why Congress needs to renew the Medicare geographic pay adjustments in rural areas—to make payments competitive with urban areas and help retain physicians in those communities.

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Physician compensation in 2025 report released

Growing physician shortages have spurred rising salaries as health systems and practices attempt to attract or retain staff. Survey data from over 37,000 physicians shows the average physician pay in the U.S. increased 3.7% from 2023 to 2024 but remains lower than in 2022.

Alan Matsumoto, MD, FSIR, FACR, FAHA, chairman of the American College of Radiology Board, professor of radiology and chair of the Department of Radiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, explains ACR support for the Texas Medical Association lawsuit three (TMA3) against the Department of Health and Human Service, because insurance companies are using the provisions of the law to to underpay providers for patient care.

ACR says insurance companies gaming the No Surprises Act with ghost rates

Alan Matsumoto, MD, chair of the American College of Radiology, discusses rad support for a Texas Medical Association lawsuit against the federal government. 
 

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Provider pay increased by 4.9% across specialties in 2024, survey finds

A survey from the American Medical Group Association found that physicians and advanced care providers are making more money when compared to hours worked. However, the complications of inflation and the rising cost of care could eat into gains. 

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Is the job market for health execs about to undergo a shakeout?

Among healthcare organizations sweating the possible passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” few have more to worry about than nonprofit hospitals and health systems that compete with privately held or publicly traded rivals for executive talent.

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AHA warns ‘perfect storm’ threatens hospitals with rising costs, reimbursement cuts

In a new report, the AHA said strains from President Trump’s tariffs and struggles with Medicare Advantage plans are creating “financial headwinds” that could shake the economic stability of hospitals nationwide. 

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UVA Health CEO steps down following internal investigation

Craig Kent served in his role for five years and resigned on Tuesday after an investigation into patient safety and hiring concerns followed employees signing a letter of no confidence.

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UnitedHealth CEO defends company, plans to honor legacy of Brian Thompson

In a viral video, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group defended the claims denial practices of its insurance arm, touting its important role in guarding the healthcare system. He asked employees to tune out "critical noise" on social media.