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The research aims to explore the various surgeon compensation models in the US and their implications for professional obligations.

February 27, 2026JAMA Surgery

Surgeon Compensation Models

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The research aims to explore the various surgeon compensation models in the US and their implications for professional obligations.
Review of existing surgeon compensation models
Comparison of productivity-based, hybrid, and value-based approaches
Assessment of alignment between clinical output and quality contributions
Productivity-based systems are most prevalent among surgeon compensation models.
Emerging hybrid and value-based approaches show potential for improving surgeon engagement.
A need for transparent frameworks that balance clinical performance with nonclinical contributions is highlighted.

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Analysis of compensation models reveals a need for balance between productivity and quality contributions in surgeons.

Rosenthal et al. (2026) studied this question.

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