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    <description>Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions is free educational platform about the life and business of medicine.
Clinicians receive little education on physician compensation, RVUs, contracts, leadership, investing, and the financial decisions that shape their careers.
Hosted by Dr Bruno Casanova, a gynecologic surgeon and Department Chair at one of New York City's largest multi-specialty physician groups, each episode explores the life and business of medicine in clear, practical language.
Whether you're a medical student, resident, fellow, physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or healthcare leader, you'll gain the knowledge needed to make smarter career and financial decisions.
Because medicine is more than clinical practice. It's also the decisions you make outside the exam room.
Life and Business in Medicine.
New episodes every week.
Disclaimer: The content reflects Dr Casanova's personal views and experience and does not represent his employer or any affiliated institution.</description>
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Clinicians receive little education on physician compensation, RVUs, contracts, leadership, investing, and the financial decisions that shape their careers.
Hosted by Dr Bruno Casanova, a gynecologic surgeon and Department Chair at one of New York City's largest multi-specialty physician groups, each episode explores the life and business of medicine in clear, practical language.
Whether you're a medical student, resident, fellow, physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or healthcare leader, you'll gain the knowledge needed to make smarter career and financial decisions.
Because medicine is more than clinical practice. It's also the decisions you make outside the exam room.
Life and Business in Medicine.
New episodes every week.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <strong><em>Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions</em></strong>. Discover why this podcast was created and what you'll learn about physician compensation, contracts, RVUs, leadership, and the business of medicine, helping you make smarter career and financial decisions.<br>Dr Bruno Casanova shares why he created this podcast and what you can expect from future episodes. Together, we'll explore physician compensation, RVUs, contracts, investing, leadership, and the finances side of medicine<br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br> </p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>What are RVUs, and why do they matter? </strong>Dr. Bruno Casanova introduces the fundamentals of Relative Value Units and explains how they shape physician compensation and the financial side of medicine.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>What are RVUs, and why do they matter? </strong>Dr. Bruno Casanova introduces the fundamentals of Relative Value Units and explains how they shape physician compensation and the financial side of medicine.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Why were RVUs created in the first place, and why do they continue to shape modern healthcare?</strong> In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explores the history behind the RVU system, the problems it was designed to solve, and how it evolved into the foundation of physician compensation in the United States. Understanding where RVUs came from is the first step to understanding how they influence your career today.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for residents, fellows, and early-career attendings who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Why were RVUs created in the first place, and why do they continue to shape modern healthcare?</strong> In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explores the history behind the RVU system, the problems it was designed to solve, and how it evolved into the foundation of physician compensation in the United States. Understanding where RVUs came from is the first step to understanding how they influence your career today.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for residents, fellows, and early-career attendings who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Who decides how many RVUs a procedure or encounter is worth?</strong> In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explains how physician work is valued, the role of a committee called RUC, and how those decisions ultimately influence compensation across the healthcare system.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Who decides how many RVUs a procedure or encounter is worth?</strong> In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explains how physician work is valued, the role of a committee called RUC, and how those decisions ultimately influence compensation across the healthcare system.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Why do specialties compete for a portion of the same pie? In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explains the principle of budget neutrality. Why increases in payment for one specialty can lead to reductions for another specialty. And how this policy continues to shape physician reimbursement across the healthcare system.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Why do specialties compete for a portion of the same pie? In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explains the principle of budget neutrality. Why increases in payment for one specialty can lead to reductions for another specialty. And how this policy continues to shape physician reimbursement across the healthcare system.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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      <title>Same RVUs. Different Pay. The Effect of Geography | RVU | MD&amp;D #5</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Same RVUs. Different Pay. The Effect of Geography | RVU | MD&amp;D #5</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode Dr Casanova discusses how your location in the United States affects your income. Why two providers in different parts of the country may provide the exact same services and get very different compensation.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br> <strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p> </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode Dr Casanova discusses how your location in the United States affects your income. Why two providers in different parts of the country may provide the exact same services and get very different compensation.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br> <strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p> </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:02:32 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bruno Casanova MD for Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions</author>
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      <itunes:duration>505</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode Dr Casanova discusses how your location in the United States affects your income. Why two providers in different parts of the country may provide the exact same services and get very different compensation.</p><p>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br> <strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p> </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>RVUs, residents, physicians, physician compensation, doctor finances</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Pay Differences Between Specialties | RVU | MD&amp;D #6</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Pay Differences Between Specialties | RVU | MD&amp;D #6</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Why do some medical specialties earn significantly more than others?</strong> In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explores the key factors that influence physician compensation, including supply and demand, training, productivity, reimbursement, and market forces. Understanding these differences can help you make more informed career decisions.</p><p> MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Why do some medical specialties earn significantly more than others?</strong> In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explores the key factors that influence physician compensation, including supply and demand, training, productivity, reimbursement, and market forces. Understanding these differences can help you make more informed career decisions.</p><p> MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:51:59 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bruno Casanova MD for Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions</author>
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      <itunes:duration>443</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p><strong>Why do some medical specialties earn significantly more than others?</strong> In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explores the key factors that influence physician compensation, including supply and demand, training, productivity, reimbursement, and market forces. Understanding these differences can help you make more informed career decisions.</p><p> MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>RVUs, residents, physicians, physician compensation, doctor finances</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>MGMA and Other Production Benchmarks | COMPENSATION | MD&amp;D #7</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>MGMA and Other Production Benchmarks | COMPENSATION | MD&amp;D #7</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Your income isn't determined only by your employer or your productivity. In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explores the organizations, <strong>What really determines physician compensation? RVUs and productivity matter, but they are only part of the story. </strong>The episode explains how employers, reimbursement systems, and market forces can influence what physicians ultimately earn.</p><p>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p> </p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Your income isn't determined only by your employer or your productivity. In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explores the organizations, <strong>What really determines physician compensation? RVUs and productivity matter, but they are only part of the story. </strong>The episode explains how employers, reimbursement systems, and market forces can influence what physicians ultimately earn.</p><p>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p> </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:37:13 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bruno Casanova MD for Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions</author>
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      <itunes:duration>472</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Your income isn't determined only by your employer or your productivity. In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explores the organizations, <strong>What really determines physician compensation? RVUs and productivity matter, but they are only part of the story. </strong>The episode explains how employers, reimbursement systems, and market forces can influence what physicians ultimately earn.</p><p>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p> </p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>RVUs, residents, physicians, physician compensation, doctor finances</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Experience, Past-Productivy &amp; Your Pay | COMPENSATION | MD&amp;D #8</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Experience, Past-Productivy &amp; Your Pay | COMPENSATION | MD&amp;D #8</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>RVUs are only part of the physician compensation equation. In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explains how experience, productivity, professional history, reputation, and organizational value can influence how much a physician is paid per work RVU.</p><p>Learn why two physicians in the same specialty, working in the same region and even within the same organization, may receive very different compensation. <br>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>RVUs are only part of the physician compensation equation. In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explains how experience, productivity, professional history, reputation, and organizational value can influence how much a physician is paid per work RVU.</p><p>Learn why two physicians in the same specialty, working in the same region and even within the same organization, may receive very different compensation. <br>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:25:49 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bruno Casanova MD for Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions</author>
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      <itunes:duration>493</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>RVUs are only part of the physician compensation equation. In this episode, Dr. Bruno Casanova explains how experience, productivity, professional history, reputation, and organizational value can influence how much a physician is paid per work RVU.</p><p>Learn why two physicians in the same specialty, working in the same region and even within the same organization, may receive very different compensation. <br>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>RVUs, residents, physicians, physician compensation, doctor finances</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Location, Supply/Demand &amp; Your Pay | COMPENSATION | MD&amp;D #9</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Location, Supply/Demand &amp; Your Pay | COMPENSATION | MD&amp;D #9</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Truth About RVUs, we look at something physicians often underestimate when thinking about compensation: the physician job market. Your salary and RVU rate are not determined by productivity alone. Specialty demand, geographic location, physician supply, recruitment difficulty, competition between employers, and local market conditions can all affect what an organization is willing to pay.</p><p>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p>Educational content only. This is not legal, financial, or employment advice.</p>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Truth About RVUs, we look at something physicians often underestimate when thinking about compensation: the physician job market. Your salary and RVU rate are not determined by productivity alone. Specialty demand, geographic location, physician supply, recruitment difficulty, competition between employers, and local market conditions can all affect what an organization is willing to pay.</p><p>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p>Educational content only. This is not legal, financial, or employment advice.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:01:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bruno Casanova MD for Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions</author>
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      <itunes:duration>372</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Truth About RVUs, we look at something physicians often underestimate when thinking about compensation: the physician job market. Your salary and RVU rate are not determined by productivity alone. Specialty demand, geographic location, physician supply, recruitment difficulty, competition between employers, and local market conditions can all affect what an organization is willing to pay.</p><p>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p>Educational content only. This is not legal, financial, or employment advice.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>RVUs, residents, physicians, physician compensation, doctor finances</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Your Contract. The Basics | CONTRACTS | MD&amp;D #10</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Your Contract. The Basics | CONTRACTS | MD&amp;D #10</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A high physician starting salary does not always mean a better job offer. In this episode of Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions, Dr. Bruno Casanova explains how physician compensation works beyond the headline salary, including work RVUs, productivity bonuses, compensation thresholds, inflation, geographic differences, and what happens after an initial salary guarantee ends. Learn the questions residents, fellows, and physicians should ask before signing an employment contract and why understanding the structure behind your compensation can matter as much as the salary itself.</p><p>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p>Educational content only. This is not legal, financial, or employment advice.</p>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>A high physician starting salary does not always mean a better job offer. In this episode of Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions, Dr. Bruno Casanova explains how physician compensation works beyond the headline salary, including work RVUs, productivity bonuses, compensation thresholds, inflation, geographic differences, and what happens after an initial salary guarantee ends. Learn the questions residents, fellows, and physicians should ask before signing an employment contract and why understanding the structure behind your compensation can matter as much as the salary itself.</p><p>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p>Educational content only. This is not legal, financial, or employment advice.</p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:46:12 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bruno Casanova MD for Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions</author>
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      <itunes:author>Bruno Casanova MD for Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>510</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A high physician starting salary does not always mean a better job offer. In this episode of Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions, Dr. Bruno Casanova explains how physician compensation works beyond the headline salary, including work RVUs, productivity bonuses, compensation thresholds, inflation, geographic differences, and what happens after an initial salary guarantee ends. Learn the questions residents, fellows, and physicians should ask before signing an employment contract and why understanding the structure behind your compensation can matter as much as the salary itself.</p><p>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br>MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.</p><p><strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br>playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br>mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br>newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p>Educational content only. This is not legal, financial, or employment advice.</p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>RVUs, residents, physicians, physician compensation, doctor finances</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:title>Hiring. The Employers Perspective | CONTRACTS | MD&amp;D #14</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How do healthcare organizations decide what to pay clinicians? In this episode of <em>The Truth About RVUs</em>, Dr. Bruno Casanova looks at compensation from the employer’s perspective. We discuss the costs of hiring and onboarding a new clinician, staffing and support, credentialing, practice growth, productivity expectations, and the time it can take before a new hire becomes financially productive.</p><p><br>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br> MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br> <br> <strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><br> <br> Educational content only. This is not legal, financial, or employment advice.</p><p> </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How do healthcare organizations decide what to pay clinicians? In this episode of <em>The Truth About RVUs</em>, Dr. Bruno Casanova looks at compensation from the employer’s perspective. We discuss the costs of hiring and onboarding a new clinician, staffing and support, credentialing, practice growth, productivity expectations, and the time it can take before a new hire becomes financially productive.</p><p><br>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br> MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br> <br> <strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><br> <br> Educational content only. This is not legal, financial, or employment advice.</p><p> </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:07:28 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Bruno Casanova MD for Medicine, Dollars &amp; Decisions</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>How do healthcare organizations decide what to pay clinicians? In this episode of <em>The Truth About RVUs</em>, Dr. Bruno Casanova looks at compensation from the employer’s perspective. We discuss the costs of hiring and onboarding a new clinician, staffing and support, credentialing, practice growth, productivity expectations, and the time it can take before a new hire becomes financially productive.</p><p><br>Understanding these forces can help residents, fellows, and new attendings better evaluate compensation models, job offers, and career decisions.</p><p><br> MD&amp;D is a <strong>FREE </strong>platform for medical professionals who want to better understand RVUs, physician compensation, medical finances, career decisions, and leadership.<br> <br> <strong>Free RVU Playbook:</strong><br> playbook.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><strong>Website:</strong><br> mddecisions.org</p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong><br> newsletter.medicinedollarsanddecisions.com</p><p><br> <br> Educational content only. This is not legal, financial, or employment advice.</p><p> </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>RVUs, residents, physicians, physician compensation, doctor finances</itunes:keywords>
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