Category: Compensation Issues

Overworked physicians consider exiting roles as pay rates drop

Two out of three physicians are considering leaving their roles as overworking continues to be a widespread challenge and physician compensation remained flat or was down for many specialties last year, according to Doximity’s 2023 “Physician Compensat…

20 highest, lowest-paid physician specialties: Doximity

Surgical specialities tend to yield the highest pay, while pediatricians typically take home the least, according to a recent report from Doximity. 

10 best, worst and fastest-growing cities for physician pay

Average physician pay in the U.S. decreased 2.4 percent between 2021 and 2022; however, it trended upward in some cities, according to a recent report from Doximity. 

10 cities where a $100K salary stretches furthest

In several cities across Texas and the Midwest, a $100,000 salary isn’t eaten up by taxes and a high cost of living, Bloomberg reported. 

Cities where a $100K salary doesn't stretch far

As inflation rises, workers are demanding higher wages — and securing them at hospitals and health systems nationwide. But in some cities, even six figures does not feel like much anymore, according to Bloomberg. 

States look to reel in travel nurse costs

Lawmakers in states across the U.S. are considering proposals targeting travel nurse costs, Kaiser Health News reported. 

HCA's 5 highest-earning executives

In 2022, one of HCA Healthcare’s highest-earning executives was also its newest. 

New MetroHealth CEO suspends bonuses that led to predecessor's firing

MetroHealth CEO Airica Steed, EdD, RN, is suspending supplemental and one-time bonus programs that led to the firing of former CEO Akram Boutros, MD, Cleveland.com reported March 14. 

New York hospital to raise nurses' pay by up to 40% over 3 years

Valhalla, N.Y.-based Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, N.Y., and the New York State Nurses Association have agreed to a new three-year contract that includes raises.

Meritus Health hikes minimum wage

Hagerstown, Md.-based Meritus Health is increasing its minimum wage from $15 to $17.