Physician bonus compensation trends evolving

Posted on: 7/11/18


Data from the OHA Physicians and Mid-Level Practitioners Compensation survey indicates some incentive compensation practices are declining in use, and others are becoming more prevalent.

Reviewing incentive compensation trends over the last three years for physicians and mid-level practitioners, data from OHA’s survey reveals organizational performance as a factor in determining bonuses has declined significantly. In 2017, only 13.3 percent of survey participants reported organizational performance as a determining bonus factor, compared with 22 percent in 2016 and 26.2 percent in 2015.

Conversely, the use of work Relative Value Units (wRVUs) in determining bonuses is on the rise from 57.1 percent in 2015 to 61 percent in 2016 and 63.3 percent last year. This information, as well as actual pay rates for employed, contracted and independent physicians is available to members who participate and subscribe to the OHA Physicians and Mid-Level Practitioners Compensation survey.  

Participation for the 2018 survey will open in mid-July. OHA intends for the survey to help member hospitals effectively recruit and retain physicians with relevant data from other Oklahoma health care facilities. Compdata Surveys & Consulting conducts OHA’s survey. They provide survey data and consulting services to health care organizations of all sizes across the country. Call or email Theresa Worman with questions about the survey or their consulting services: [email protected] or (800) 300-9570.

Save the dates for OHA 2022 events

Posted on: 2/18/22


It’s a new year and a new lineup of important events for you and your staff. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to engage in advocacy, education and networking all year long. Mark your calendar now!

OHA Advocacy Day - Tuesday, April 5, Oklahoma History Center. Join us for our annual legislative day. We will begin with a member briefing at 3 p.m., followed by a legislative reception at 5 p.m. Watch for registration materials soon.

OHA-PAC Golf Tournament - Tuesday, June 21, Jimmie Austin Golf Club at OU, Norman. Time and details TBA.

OHA Health Care Leaders Forum - Tuesday, July 19 - Thursday, July 21, Shangri-La Resort, Grand Lake. Watch for registration soon!

OHA Connect 22 - Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 11, Oklahoma City Convention Center and Omni Hotel, downtown Oklahoma City. Plan now to attend OHA’s annual conference and exhibit hall. More details to come.

Details on these events and other upcoming education opportunities will be available on the OHA website.