This AMA Policy Research Perspective analyzes trends in physician compensation methods from 2014 to 2024 using novel data from the AMA Physician Practice Benchmark Survey. The findings reveal a marked shift toward blended compensation models, with a growing prevalence of salary, productivity and bonuses in physician compensation structures.
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