Provider compensation shapes behavior. The right model can create stronger alignment around teamwork, performance, and the organization’s approach to care.

In this episode of Healthcare Upside/Down, ECG’s Bridget Perkins and Dr. Veronica Hooper, Chief Health Officer at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC), discuss how the YVFWC redesigned physician and advanced practice provider compensation around value-based care. They explore the importance of establishing a shared compensation philosophy, engaging clinicians from the outset, and using transparent, accessible data to build trust and sustain alignment.

Key Takeaways

• Establish the philosophy before designing the model.
  YVFWC developed eight guiding statements with input from clinicians, creating a shared foundation for evaluating design decisions and navigating disagreement.
• Make transparency practical.
  Giving clinicians access to the data behind their compensation helps them understand how success is measured and where improvement is needed.
• Treat redesign as an ongoing process.
  Compensation models require continued education, engagement, and evaluation as organizational priorities and market conditions change.

 

Why It Matters

With strong leadership, early clinician engagement, and clear guiding principles, organizations can better align provider compensation with value-based care and organizational strategy.