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.

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The 10 best and 10 worst states for physicians

WalletHub ranked which states are the best for doctors, looking at 19 key metrics, including wages, number of hospitals, population rate, competition and more. 

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Audit confirms former MetroHealth CEO hid unauthorized bonuses

During his time as president and CEO, Akram Boutros, MD, circumvented rules to pay himself nearly $2 million in bonuses and hid the money from the board of trustees.

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Healthcare workers are unhappy with their pay

Just over half of healthcare workers believe they are paid fairly for their work.

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The best jobs in healthcare

Several healthcare jobs are rated among the top 100 best jobs, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

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CEO fired for giving himself unauthorized bonuses

Akram Boutros, MD, has been fired as president and CEO of MetroHealth after an investigation revealed $1.9 million in supplemental bonuses he authorized for himself.

Walgreens changes how it rates its pharmacists

Walgreens has done away with task-based metrics for its retail pharmacy staff, a move that no longer judges pharmacists on how fast they work.

 

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Physician salary update: Women still earning much less than men

Despite the wide pay gap, the majority of female physicians—specialists or otherwise—said they would choose to pursue a career in medicine again if given the choice.

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COVID-19 continues to affect healthcare hiring practices

Facilities were forced to adapt when the pandemic began, leading to changes that are still being felt throughout the healthcare industry.