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Pay disparity analysis within H+H workforce

1:37:28

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149 sec

Dr. Katz discusses the complexities involved in analyzing pay disparities within the H+H workforce, highlighting the dynamic nature of the physician job market and the challenges in making fair comparisons.

  • The job market for physicians is highly dynamic, with salaries often determined by the ability to fill positions
  • Better managers may be able to recruit at lower salaries due to other factors like work environment
  • Comparisons are easier in fields with standardized work, such as primary care and emergency medicine
  • Subspecialties can have widely varying job responsibilities and market demands, making direct comparisons difficult
  • Dr. Katz emphasizes the challenge of ensuring equity while responding to market forces