Be assured that only nonfinancial information will be used by the ACR and that the confidentiality of your answers will be preserved.
Get started with the survey at www.rheumatology.org/PhysicianBenchmark.
If you have any questions or need assistance to complete the survey, contact Antanya Chung, director of practice management, at [email protected]; or LaTanya Benford, director of research and training, at [email protected]; or call (404) 633-3777.
References
- Association of American Medical Colleges. The complexities of physician supply and demand: Projections through 2025. November 2008. Available at https://members.aamc.org/eweb/upload/The%20Complex ities%20of%20Physician%20Supply.pdf. Accessed December 7, 2012.
- Association of American Medical Colleges. Recent studies and reports on the inadequacy of the U.S. physician supply. October 2012. Available at https://www.aamc.org/download/100598/data/recentworkforcestudies.pdf. Accessed December 7, 2012.
Benchmark Survey FAQs
How do I participate in the survey?
Log on to www.rheumatology.org/Physician Benchmark to get started—all you need is your ACR username and password.
Will information be available publicly?
The ACR will publish the aggregated data from the survey and only the key information will be available. Salary and confidential information will not be made public.
Can information be updated throughout the survey?
Yes, members will have the opportunity to update their information throughout the survey because this will allow the ACR to view real-time data and track any changes and trends in practice management.
How long will it take me to complete the survey?
The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. After 10 participants in your Medicare region complete the survey, local and national comparison data will be available for you to view online.
Is there a deadline to participate?
No, this is a rolling survey. You will have the opportunity to enter data as necessary and make any updates as your practice information evolves.
Who is analyzing the data?
The data will be reviewed by the ACR and published in an Executive Summary twice a year. These reports will provide feedback to ACR leadership on policy- and workforce-related issues.
What if I have questions or technical difficulties?
For technical or practical questions, physicians in practice should contact Antanya Chung at [email protected] or (404) 633-3777, ext. 818. Physicians in academic institutions should contact LaTanya Benford at [email protected] or (404) 633-3777, ext. 812.