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Doctor pay rises on demand, not reimbursement, amid looming shortage

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Physician compensation has increased by 4.3% due to higher patient demand and a shortage of doctors, according to the AMGA 2026 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey. However, this pay increase is largely funded by increased provider output rather than improved reimbursement rates, which remain stagnant and are expected to decline further due to federal spending cuts. The United States is projected to face a significant physician shortage by 2036, exacerbating these trends. AI

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Doctor pay rises on demand, not reimbursement, amid looming shortage

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor ·

    Doctor Pay Is Up Because They’re Busy, Not Because Of Reimbursement

    Physicians are working harder for more pay amid an ongoing doctor shortage while reimbursement rates are stagnant and expected to worsen, a new AMGA report shows.

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