About the survey firms
AMGA
The Alexandria, Va.-based consultancy and professional membership organization, which represents large multispecialty medical groups, surveyed 105,261 physicians and 270 organizations representing 167 positions/ specialties. The survey was conducted from January to May 2018. The full report costs $1,050. For more information, contact Christopher Gibbs at 730-838-0033, ext. 362.
Compdata Surveys & Consulting
The Olathe, Kan.-based data services and consulting firm surveyed 5,838 physicians and 140 organizations representing 100 positions/specialties. The survey was conducted from July to August 2017. The full report costs $700. For more information, call the firm’s customer service department at 800-3009570.
ECG Management Consultants
The Seattle-based healthcare management consulting firm surveyed 50,000 physicians and 165 organizations representing 155 positions/specialties. The survey was conducted from January to March 2018 and is based on 2017 data. The full report costs $5,000. For more information, call Maria Hayduk at 314-726-2323. Data submitted are preliminary.
Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service
The Oakland, N.J.-based compensation/benefits and marketplace studies firm surveyed 40,715 physicians and 289 organizations representing 45 positions/specialties. The survey was conducted from February to June 2017. The full report costs $475. For more information, contact Tracy Schilling at 201-405-0075, ext. 13.
Integrated Healthcare Strategies
The Kansas City, Mo.-based healthcare management consulting firm surveyed 50,651 physicians and 246 organizations representing 126 positions/specialties. The survey was conducted from January through June 2018. The full report costs $2,500. For more information, contact Jessi Scott at 612-339-0919. Data submitted are preliminary.
Jackson Physician Search
The Alpharetta, Ga.-based physician staffing firm surveyed 375 physicians and 190 organizations representing 52 positions/specialties. The survey was conducted from January through May 2018. Data represent permanent placements only. Full survey results are available free of charge. For more information, call Ashley Bowlin at 770643-5557.
The Medicus Firm
The Dallas-based physician search firm surveyed 2,219 physicians and one organization representing 23 positions/specialties. The survey was conducted in May 2018. Full survey results are available free of charge. For more information, call Andrea Clement at 404-990-3614. Data submitted are preliminary.
Merritt Hawkins
The Dallas-based physician search firm surveyed 3,045 physicians and 950 organizations representing 20 positions/specialties. The survey was conducted from April 2017 through March 2018. Its figures represent starting salaries rather than overall physician compensation. Full survey results are available free of charge. For more information, call Samantha Avila at 469-524-1570.
Medical Group Management Association
The Englewood, Colo.-based consulting and professional membership organization surveyed 136,032 physicians and 5,847 organizations representing 213 positions/specialties. The survey was conducted January to February 2018. The full report costs $1,550. For more information, call the MGMA at 877-275-6462, ext. 1801.
Pacific Companies
The Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based physician recruitment firm surveyed 2,821 physicians and 347 organizations representing 20 positions/specialties. The survey was conducted January to April 2018. Full survey results are available free of charge. For more information, contact Chris Kahl at 800-741-7629. Data submitted are preliminary.
Pinnacle Health Group
The Atlanta-based physician recruitment firm surveyed 159 physicians and 166 organizations representing 44 positions/ specialties. The survey was conducted May to June 2018. Full survey results are available free of charge. For more information, call Ashlee Dennis at 800-492-7771. Data submitted are preliminary.
Sullivan, Cotter & Associates
The Chicago-based national independent consulting firm submitted results for two surveys—one from medical groups and another from a broader sample of physicians and organizations. The medical group survey included 130,711 providers and 296 organizations representing 224 positions/specialties. The physician survey included 167,994 physicians and 749 organizations representing 243 positions/specialties. Both surveys were conducted January through March 2018. The full reports cost $3,500 each. For more information, call 888-739-7039 or email surveys360@ sullivancotter.com.