Industry News – October 2026
Every month, we find the most relevant news and opinions from the industry and publish them to the MGIS blog. Scroll to the bottom of the page to subscribe to the MGIS Sales Guide to make sure you never miss these updates.
Report Shows Physician Compensation Growth Continues to Outpace Productivity
Business Wire – Physician pay continues rising faster than productivity, with adult medical specialties leading compensation growth. Health care organizations face mounting recruitment costs, widespread sign-on bonuses, and changing physician preferences.
Will 2027 Be Private Equity’s Year of Reckoning?
Becker’s ASC Review – New state regulations, proposed federal legislation, and declining deal activity are challenging private equity’s physician practice investment model.
Physicians Prioritize Lifestyle Over Pay: Where Doctors Search for Jobs
Marit Health – Marit Health data show physicians increasingly seek opportunities in the South and West, even when housing costs are higher and salaries offer little improvement.
10 Policy Threats Squeezing Physician Pay in 2027
Medical Economics – Physician practices face proposed Medicare payment cuts, reduced reimbursement for same-day services, the phaseout of MIPS, and new restrictions on remote monitoring.
