2024 Senior Fellows Program (2nd & 3rd Year) | September 2024-Financial Fundamentals: RVUs to Retirement

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The presentation on "Financial Fundamentals RVUs for Retirement" emphasizes key financial considerations for physicians. It underscores the importance of saving early, avoiding debt compounding, maximizing retirement accounts, and maintaining a good relationship with one's spouse. The speaker warns that being a physician does not automatically equate to financial savvy and encourages seeking advice from financial planners. <br /><br />The discussion transitions to the business aspect of medical practice, focusing on understanding and negotiating contracts, particularly regarding compensation structures involving Relative Value Units (RVUs). Key points include assessing risk tolerance, knowing the average RVUs of a practice, understanding variability based on location and service, and the implications of payer mix. <br /><br />Billing competence, whether self-managed or through a specialized department, and understanding CPT codes are highlighted as crucial to ensure proper compensation for services rendered. Various practice settings are discussed, including hospital-owned, private practice, and private equity models, each with pros and cons related to salary structure, job security, and potential income.<br /><br />Finally, the talk touches on the impact of government regulations, equity dilution, retirement planning, and ensuring financial well-being through strategic investment and knowledgeable practice management.

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Steven Kaptik, MD

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financial planning

retirement accounts

RVUs

physician compensation

contract negotiation

CPT codes

practice settings