Category Archives: Compensation

Health Care Industry Annual Turnover Rate About 32%

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Edmund B. Ura

The health care industry is experiencing roughly 32% turnover annually, of which about two-thirds represent “voluntary separations.”  Health centers realize turnover is a significant problem, and a difficult one to tackle.  While everyone wants to reduce turnover, many organizations don’t … Continue reading →

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Beware the PayScale Marketing Trap

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Edmund B. Ura

The current PayScale “Develop a Market-Based Pay Structure” marketing publication is deceptive, inaccurate, and, given the apparent quality of their data, could set you up for a non-competitive and divisive pay program that increases turnover and employee dissatisfaction. PayScale is … Continue reading →

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Provider Compensation 101 – Maybe Extra Pay Isn’t Worth the Extra Work

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Edmund B. Ura

[This is part of a new series on specific issues related to provider compensation, designed to be “short and sweet” and prompt thinking before doing.] When improving productivity will take time away from your providers’ personal lives, expect push-back.  When … Continue reading →

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New Compensation Metrics – A 2017 Resolution

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Edmund B. Ura

Originally posted on The Compensation Times:
The compensation profession suffers from a severe lack of effective metrics.  To be frank, the typical measures used in describing compensation program success really have nothing to do with success.  This year, try something…

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Your Front-Line Staff Have Pay Pressures — Understand Them

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Edmund B. Ura

Pay isn’t always the answer to every problem, but understanding the pay pressures on the most vulnerable of our employees is essential for every health center.  Front-line employees in the FQHC environment, whether in the the “front office” or “back … Continue reading →

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