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Navigating stipend offers: a resident’s question

“I’m in my final year of orthopedic surgery residency and will do a one-year fellowship (I finish July 2026). I’m in the early phases of talking to potential employers, many of which say they could offer a stipend as I finish my train…

2024 MGMA DataDive: Unveiling key trends in physician compensation

The wait is over! The highly anticipated 2024 MGMA DataDive, a federally recognized gold standard for physician compensation data, has finally arrived. This comprehensive analysis offers unparalleled insights into physician and advanced practice provid…

A case study: How group negotiations led to better contracts for interventional radiologists

The group’s story: facts and dynamics This unique group of three interventional radiologists, each making a substantial income, found themselves in a situation where their compensation was not commensurate with their contributions. Their pay stru…

A group of four successful surgeons negotiate better contracts: a case study

How can a group of dedicated general surgeons transform their compensation and work conditions in six months? Here’s their story. The group’s story: facts and dynamics Four general surgeons, one NP, and one PA for a specific physician have …

2024: Is it time to (re)negotiate your physician contract?

Most of us fall short of making New Year’s resolutions. The reason is simple: unrealistic goals. Negotiation or renegotiation of your physician contract is attainable. Your income is paramount to financial freedom, job satisfaction, and avoiding …

Unlocking your full earning potential: a physician’s journey to a $70,000 salary boost

In the demanding world of health care, physicians often dedicate their lives to patient care and burdensome administrative work, leaving little time to navigate the intricacies of their compensation and how it has stayed the same over the years. Many p…

Why your physician career needs more than a contract lawyer for maximum compensation

During my tenure as a practicing physician, I’ve grasped that each patient necessitates and is entitled to comprehensive and unique follow-up care. Fascinatingly, this rule also relates to us, the contracted physicians. I’ve realized that a…

Contract Diagnostics is the only firm 100 percent dedicated to physician contract reviews

This article is sponsored by Contract Diagnostics. Contract Diagnostics educates physician clients on negotiating techniques, specific requests, and overall deal insights through their proprietary review process. We empower physicians at every stage of…