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4 / 24 / 2026

Provider Alignment in Rural Markets and Micropolitan Markets

By Curtis Bernstein & Peter Kim
Article originally published through the American Health Law Association 2026 Health Care Transactions Resource Guide on 3/24/2026. Two goals of the Rural Health Transformation Program are to strengthen workforce pipelines...
2 / 4 / 2026

Day 29: Managing the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Independent Radiology Practice Relationships and Health Systems

By Christopher Fete & Jim Yanci
Article originally published through the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP). Introduction There is a classic riddle that applies to change. A lily pad appears in a pond one day....
9 / 22 / 2025

Gastroenterology: A Deep Dive Into GI Workforce Strategy

By Curtis Bernstein
Article originally published through the American Association of Provider Compensation Professionals (AAPCP) with contributions from Curtis Bernstein. Introduction Gastroenterology stands at a pivotal crossroads in the U.S. healthcare landscape. Driven...
8 / 19 / 2025

Financial Impact of the 2026 CMS Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

By Jason Baldwin
Introduction On July 16, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) released their Fee Schedule Proposed Rule with updates and revisions to the reimbursement rates for services provided under Medicare....
3 / 4 / 2025

Expert Corner — Nurse Anesthetists at Forefront of Evolving Healthcare Delivery Models

By Curtis Bernstein & Allison Carty
Article originally published through the American Bar Association Health Law Expert Corner on 2/18/2025. Several factors in recent years have greatly accelerated the adoption rate among novel healthcare delivery trends. ...
12 / 3 / 2024

The Role of Telemedicine in Provider Compensation Models

By Kelly Loya & Carey Lowe-Curry
Telemedicine: The Evolution of Virtual Services and Impact on Provider Compensation Traditionally, seeing a doctor when you’re unwell has been anything but convenient. It often involves taking time off work,...
11 / 12 / 2024

The Future of Physician Compensation: Trends to Watch

By Jana Sizemore, Anisha Coimbatore & Allison Carty
Additional Contributor: Allison Carty, Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting Introduction The process of structuring physician compensation is undergoing a meaningful and significant transformation. Traditional models that have long prioritized volume and productivity...
7 / 30 / 2024

It’s Not that Simple: The Outlook for Non-Compete Clauses and Healthcare Provider Compensation

By Allison Carty & Daniel Guo
Disclaimer: This article reflects personal views based on information available at the time it was prepared. It does not represent and should not be relied on as legal, human...
7 / 18 / 2024

Fair Market Value & Quality Incentives

By John P. Carter & Allison Carty
From a Fair Market Value (FMV) perspective, the process of tying quality metrics into provider compensation involves simultaneously aligning incentives with healthcare quality and outcomes while ensuring the compensation...
11 / 28 / 2023

Interventional Neuroradiology: A Specialty on the Rise

By Allison Carty & Claire Teti
Background With increases in technology and breakthroughs in the healthcare field, new and innovative medical specialties and/or sub-specialties are gaining prominence.  Amongst those specialties is the field of interventional...