For decades, physician contracting has been one of the most complex and resource-intensive processes for health systems. Navigating Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute regulations, ensuring fair market value (FMV), and aligning physician incentives with organizational goals are critical but often overwhelming tasks. Many systems still manage contracts through decentralized, manual processes that are time-consuming, inconsistent, and prone to compliance risk. This inefficiency creates friction with physicians, slows deal execution, and increases the likelihood of costly errors. 

Technology Is Now Essential 

As cost pressures mount, health systems are forced to leverage technology so that they can do more with fewer resources. Traditional approaches—whether manual spreadsheets, ad hoc tracking systems, or outsourcing—simply don’t scale in today’s environment. And while external experts remain essential for the most complex physician compensation arrangements, day-to-day contracting requires a streamlined, consistent, and compliant process. 

That’s where FMV-MD® comes in. Built specifically for physician contracting, FMV-MD allows health systems to automate fair market value assessments, standardize documentation, and accelerate approval workflows. This reduces administrative overhead, minimizes compliance risk, and ensures leaders can make faster, better-informed decisions. 

Automate FMV Assessments with FMV-MD

  • Cost Savings: Automating repetitive FMV assessments lowers administrative costs and reduces the need for outside consultants on routine agreements. 
  • Enhanced Compliance: Built-in guardrails and documentation protect against Stark and Anti-Kickback violations. 
  • Efficiency & Transparency: By centralizing contracting processes, FMV-MD ensures finance, strategy, and compliance teams stay aligned—and physicians experience fewer delays and clearer communication. 
  • Return on Investment: Faster execution and reduced risk translate directly into measurable ROI for health systems managing hundreds (even thousands) of physician contracts. 

Overcoming the Challenges of Physician Contracting 

The physician compensation process is complicated because it sits at the intersection of finance, legal, and strategy. Each department has different priorities, but they must all coordinate to achieve compliance, efficiency, and physician alignment. Without the right system in place, these interactions often lead to bottlenecks, miscommunication, and mistrust. 

FMV-MD makes it simple. By combining automation with decades of expertise, it helps organizations reduce friction, increase transparency, and strengthen physician relationships. 

The VMG Health Advantage 

With more than 30 years in healthcare business consulting, VMG Health understands the challenges of physician contracting and the stakes involved. Our team of seasoned professionals leverages deep subject matter expertise and technology solutions like FMV-MD to help health systems streamline operations, ensure compliance, and improve physician alignment. 

With our support, you get more efficient processes, open communication across departments, and the confidence that every contract is fair, compliant, and aligned with your organizational strategy.