Exploring Future Trends in Physician Compensation at CHEST 2024
Shifting Trends in Physician Compensation
As we approach CHEST 2024, the focus on pulmonary disease brings forward pressing discussions on the future of physician compensation.
Key Highlights from the CHEST 2024 Conference
- Consolidation of physician practices
- Unionization of physicians
- Impact of Current Procedural Terminology codes
- Challenges in fee-for-service payment structures
- Market conditions affecting reimbursement
Session chair Scott Manaker, MD, outlines significant transformations resulting from soaring practice costs and changes in Medicare reimbursements. With 80% of physicians in employed settings, negotiation powers dwindle, leading to adaptations like physician unionization.
Economic Pressures on Physician Practices
- 3% decline in physician compensation over recent years
- Projected further cuts of 2.8% in 2025
The decline of independent practices emphasizes the urgency for new compensation structures. This session at CHEST 2024 will explore these trends and their implications for future healthcare practices.
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