Flat, declining salaries inflate physician worries

Most primary care physicians love their work, but they are clearly frustrated about their income and the increasing compliance challenges associated with payers and government initiatives, according to results from the 85th annual Medical Economics 2013 Continuing Study. » Full article

Competition driving malpractice premiums down

Medical malpractice premiums continue to hold steady or decline for primary care physicians, helped by more insurance carriers entering the field and the ongoing consolidation of primary care practices. » Full article

Productivity in primary care is geared for a revival

Though visits to primary care physicians have slumped compared with previous years, experts say that productivity in the primary care field is ready for resurgence in the next few years. » Full article

Practice owners take a 6% pay cut in 2012, survey says

Physician practice owners took a pay cut last year, according to the results of the 85th Medical Economics Continuing Study, anannual survey that examines physician earnings. » Full article

Building compensation plans in a pay-for-performance era

New compensation models will be key as payers look to reward quality vs. volume. » Full article

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