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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Health Economics
  • Medical Practice Management

Background:

  • Existing data on physician compensation lack specifics for hepatologists.
  • Understanding hepatologist RVU production and salary is crucial for practice management and policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the relative value unit (RVU) production and salary of hepatologists.
  • To compare compensation across different practice settings for hepatologists.

Main Methods:

  • A web-based survey was distributed to members of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
  • Data from 229 hepatologists spending >75% time in direct patient care were analyzed.
  • Practice settings included university hospitals with/without liver transplant (LT) programs and community practice.

Main Results:

  • Hepatologists at LT centers reported higher compensation per RVU ($68-$85) compared to non-LT settings ($44-$63).
  • Hepatologists at LT programs saw fewer patients monthly (154) but a higher percentage with liver disease (91%).
  • Mean base salary increased with experience, ranging from $273,507 (0-5 years) to $347,656 (>5 years).

Conclusions:

  • Hepatologists in liver transplant (LT) centers receive substantially higher compensation per encounter.
  • Potential salary subsidies at university hospitals with LT programs may contribute to higher compensation rates.