{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IFM | Family Physician Compensation: Myths, Models and Using the AAFP Career Benchmark Dashboard","description":" In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we hear from Norman Chenven, MD, founding CEO of Austin Regional Clinic (ARC), and AAFP Director of Career and Practice, Tracey Allen-Ehrhart. They discuss family physician compensation, common income myths, and tools for evaluating job offers. Chenven explains why he chose family medicine and outlines how compensation varies by geography, practice type, work hours, productivity, coding, patient satisfaction, and value-based quality measures. Allen-Ehrhart highlights the AAFP Career Benchmark Dashboard, which offers family physicians real-world compensation data and includes filters by role and state for tailored searches. They also compare employed roles and practice ownership, discuss risks associated with private equity and health system stability, and share advice and resources for evaluating employers and reviewing contracts.     Topics by Timestamp  00:00 Welcome and Guests  01:20 Why Family Medicine  02:27 Compensation Basics  05:05 Benchmark Dashboard  06:27 Ownership vs Employment  09:52 Myths and Reality  10:50 Advice for New Docs  13:42 Negotiate Your Worth  16:17 Resources and Wrap Up    Additional Resources  Comparing Physician Compensation   Family Medicine Compensation and Career Satisfaction Benchmark Dashboard   Understanding and Improving Your Work RVUs    Disclaimer: Copyright 2026, AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker\u2019s own and do not\u202frepresent\u202fthose of AAFP. The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice.\u202fThe AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use.\u202fConsult\u202fan appropriate professional\u202fconcerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically\u202fstated\u202fotherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.  ","author_name":"Inside Family Medicine","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/499348","html":"