title: The call conundrum.
abstract: Physician pay for being on call to provide emergency department coverage has long been a headache for health systems, but a few careful steps can help mitigate future challenges: Proactively develop strategies and adhere to them consistently. Promote integrated specialty groups/departments. Pursue payer contracts that include key quality and total cost-of-care incentives.
authors.forename: Craig D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Pederson
mesh_terms: D039602:After-Hours Care / Q000191:economics*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D010820:Physicians / Q000191:economics; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits