Health Podcast Library
Season 1 • Episode 7

Getting Paid Fairly with Dr. Glenn Loomis - Part 1 RVUs

Jan 2, 2025
17:46

Episode Description

Dr. Glenn Loomis is a seasoned healthcare leader with decades of experience as a physician, residency director, medical group president, and health system executive.

In this special three-part series of How I Doctor, Offcall co-founder Dr. Graham Walker and Glenn discuss the ways physicians can maximize their earnings and start getting paid fairly. This first episode examines the Relative Value Unit (RVU) system and details the four things every physician needs to understand about RVUs:

  • Why RVUs Exist
  • How RVUs Differ from Other Compensation Models
  • How to Ensure Fair Pay with RVUs
  • Understanding Conversion Factors in RVU-Based Pay

How I Doctor is a podcast from Offcall, a physician-only platform dedicated to improving their wealth and wellbeing.

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In this episode, Graham and Glenn discuss:

01:26 Dr. Glenn Loomis’ Fascinating Career in Medicine and Innovation

04:23 The Evolution and Implementation of RVUs in Healthcare Compensation

09:13 Understanding RVU Values in Medical Practice

11:04 How Physicians Can Negotiate Conversion Factors

13:05 Financial Literacy for Physicians

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