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Value-based care and gender pay gap

Nov 30, 2025 · 8m 6s
Value-based care and gender pay gap
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A new study published in *JAMA Health Forum* reveals a surprising trend: under value-based care payment models, women doctors are earning more per patient than their male counterparts. Traditionally, women...

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A new study published in *JAMA Health Forum* reveals a surprising trend: under value-based care payment models, women doctors are earning more per patient than their male counterparts. Traditionally, women physicians have faced a persistent gender wage gap due to a focus on volume rather than quality of care. This study, examining data from physicians working under full-risk Medicare Advantage contracts, demonstrates that when payment is tied to patient health and cost management, the qualities and behaviors often exhibited by women doctors – such as increased patient interaction and follow-up – become valuable assets. This finding suggests a path towards a fairer healthcare system that recognizes and rewards the comprehensive care provided by women physicians.

Read the full article at https://www.paperleap.com/blog/articles/how-value-based-care-might-close-the-gender-pay-gap-0cccuw
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