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Surgeon Compensation Models Reviewed

Investigators describe five compensation models across specialties and practice settings

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    Five compensation models identified: salary, wRVU-based, hybrid, fee-for-service, value-based.

  • 2

    wRVU-based models increased surgical volume notably.

  • 3

    Salary models enhance teamwork but reduce productivity.

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    Hybrid models provide flexibility but are complex.

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    Nonclinical contributions often underrecognized in compensation.

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    Variation in compensation reflects institutional and market influences.

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    Better payment structures could align surgeon and institution interests.

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Surgeon Compensation Models Reviewed

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 31, 2026

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