I am not sure exactly what to make of the 2008 Physician Compensation and Productivity Survey Report that found physician incomes across the board rising in 2008 despite the economic meltdown. I met with thousands of physicians all across the country last year and while the economy may not hit physicians as hard as some, the feedback I received was that people were working hard just to maintain.

This is the 16th annual edition of the report created by Sullivan, Cotter & Associates Inc.

According to the survey the increase was 4.4% for specialists and 4% for primary care.

Read the coverage in Healthcare Finance News. I encourage our physician members and readers to send me your thoughts.