Press Release | Executive Pay is Growing as Demand for Leadership Talent Increases
Data from SullivanCotter's 2025 Health Care Management and Executive Compensation Survey reports increases in base salary and incentives to reflect complexity, performance, and competitive market dynamics.
INFOGRAPHIC | Executive Benefits Trends
Executive benefits are changing as the industry evolves and securing leaders capable of leading through such change is no easy feat. Learn more from our 2025 survey benchmarks!
Modern Healthcare | Health care compensation is up this year
Featuring data from SullivanCotter's 2025 Health Care Staff Compensation Survey, Modern Healthcare highlights how health care organizations are adopting new strategies to compensate employees and save on costs.
Press Release | Median Base Pay for Health Care Staff Rose 4.3% in 2025
Data from SullivanCotter's 2025 Health Care Staff Compensation Survey reflects ongoing labor market pressures and the need to remain competitive in recruiting and retaining talent.
Board Compensation in Health Systems: Balancing Mission, Talent, and Governance Demands
Should not-for-profit health care organizations compensate board members? As governance challenges grow more complex, many nonprofit boards are exploring director pay programs to help attract and retain the right talent.
Modern Healthcare | How systems are attracting exec talent in a competitive market
Finding and keeping the right executive talent is critical – but it's not easy! Featuring data from SullivanCotter and insights from our experts, Modern Healthcare explores how health systems are staying competitive.
Excise Tax Expansion Ahead: Is Your Health System Ready for 2026?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is expected to have a dramatic impact on many health systems across the country. While much of the focus has been on the impact of Medicaid eligibility reductions and other revenue implications, a change to the tax code may increase compensation costs for many health systems.
Physician Faculty Recruitment: NIH Funding Cuts Intensify Recruitment Challenges
Academic medical centers are under intense pressure as funding cuts for National Institutes of Health being to take effect. How are organizations preserving the academic mission of advancing science, training future clinicians, and care for the nation's most complex patients?
Physician Compensation and Compliance: Mitigating Risk Through Effective Governance
Understanding the nexus between physician compensation and compliance is critical in an active enforcement environment. Learn how a robust governance process can help to support compliance and protect your organization from risk,
INFOGRAPHIC | Physician Compensation in Community Health Systems
Are lower professional collections and higher physician pay driving up costs at your community health system? Explore the latest data from our Physician Compensation and Productivity Survey.
Press Release | SullivanCotter Releases Results for 2025 Health Care Compensation Surveys
With participation from more than 90% of the nation’s largest 200 health care organizations, these surveys represent one of the most comprehensive sources of health care compensation and workforce benchmarks available.
FORBES | Aligning Clinical Contracts with Value-Based Care
Your clinical workforce is critical to achieving the goals of value-based care. For many health systems, however, this strategy falls apart at the contract, compensation, and incentive level. Learn more from SullivanCotter's Ted Chien on how to adapt!
VIDEO | Maintaining effective oversight of physician compensation
Struggling to maintain effective oversight of physician compensation. Watch our latest video to learn more from SullivanCotter's Mark Ryberg!
Physician Compensation Governance: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
Robust physician compensation governance structures are fundamental to maintaining compliance. Dive deeper into best practices and common pitfalls from our experts!
Executive Compensation Committee: Top 10 Priorities for 2025
Is your executive compensation committee on the right path for 2025? Help them navigate the year ahead with timely insights from our experts!
PODCAST | Community Health Settlements: A Valuator’s Perspective
Physician compensation is facing intense scrutiny – and the $480 million settlements involving Community Health Network (CHN) are a powerful example of what’s at stake. Learn more from three valuations experts in our latest podcast!
INFOGRAPHIC | Registered Nursing Compensation Insights
Shape your RN workforce structures with the latest data and benchmarks from our new Registered Nursing Compensation Survey!
VIDEO | How are generational differences impacting physician compensation?
A new generation of physicians is entering the workforce! However, they often have different expectations in terms of compensation, benefits, and pay structures. Learn more from SullivanCotter's Mark Ryberg on getting your compensation strategy up to speed.
VIDEO | Discover effective ways to retain top physicians
Don't lose top physician talent to your competitors. SullivanCotter's Mark Ryberg shares effective new strategies to retain this critical workforce!
CASE STUDY | Anesthesia Coverage: Assessing Professional Services Agreements
SullivanCotter recently partnered with a client to assess its professional services agreement (PSA) for anesthesia coverage – enabling the organization to stabilize coverage, improve financial performance, and enhance its service line strategy.


















