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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Proposed bill would cancel student loan debt for healthcare workers

A new bill would cancel the student debt of healthcare workers and teachers.

Medical liability premiums surge again

Medical liability premiums have risen significantly again for the third consecutive year, according to an analysis from the American Medical Association (AMA).

Healthcare wage growth during COVID lagged behind other industries despite pandemic burden

The average wages for U.S. healthcare workers rose less than wages in other industries during 2020 and the first six months of 2021, despite the healthcare workforce shouldering the heavy burden of fighting the pandemic.

Primary care physicians and specialists both suffered modest salary declines during COVID-19

About 72% of doctors said their pay dropped due to COVID-19, with 8% forced to close shop entirely, according to new data from financial planning firm Physicians Thrive.

overnight night shift attending radiologist burnout

Most doctors would trade a salary reduction for more free time

About 80% said they were happy prior to the pandemic, with about 6 in 10 now feeling that same way outside of work, according to new survey data.

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Physician members of Congress propose extending temporary 3.75% Medicare pay bump through 2022

Reps. Ami Bera, MD, D-Calif., and Larry Bucshon, MD, R-Ind., recently introduced the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2021, drawing praise from several doc groups.

Physician salary gender gap tops $36K

Male physicians starting out make more than $36,000 than their female counterparts on average, according to a new study in Health Affairs that compared starting compensation.

High-salary medical specialists are in higher demand than primary care physicians

More hospitals and healthcare providers are seeking medical specialists compared to primary care physicians––and many of these roles comes with the highest starting salaries in the industry.

Compensation

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

Physician compensation in 2025 report released

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

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

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