Seventy-two percent of gastroenterologists say they qualify for an incentive bonus, according to Medscape’s “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report 2026,” published May 27.
Medscape surveyed 5,916 physicians across more than 29 specialties from Sept. 5 to Dec. 17.
Here’s the incentive bonus picture for gastroenterologists:
Do gastroenterologists qualify for an incentive bonus?
- Yes: 72%
- No: 28%
Here are the factors that affect incentive bonus calculation for GIs:
- RVUs generated: 71%
- Number of procedures: 43%
- Quality care metrics: 31%
- Patient satisfaction ratings: 25%
- Records completion: 15%
- Patient mix: 13%
- Payer mix: 8%
- Other: 7%
- Cost of care reduction: 6%
- Patient throughput time: 3%
Here’s how empowered gastroenterologists feel to maximize their incentive bonus, with five being “to a great extent” and 1 being “not at all”:
- 5 – To a great extent: 13%
- 4: 41%
- 3: 29%
- 2: 6%
- 1 – Not at all: 11%
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