MedAxiom today announced the release of its 2026 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation & Production Survey Report , providing one of the most comprehensive cardiovascular-specific benchmarking resources available to healthcare leaders. Powered by MedAxcess, MedAxiom's proprietary cardiovascular business intelligence platform, the report includes data from 205 cardiovascular programs and 6,476 physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) nationwide.
As cardiovascular organizations face rising patient demand, workforce shortages and increasing financial pressures, the report delivers compensation and productivity benchmarks designed to help leaders evaluate provider performance, optimize staffing models, and make informed strategic decisions. Unlike broad healthcare compensation surveys, the report focuses exclusively on cardiovascular care and the unique operational challenges facing cardiovascular programs today.
"What we're seeing in this year's data is a clear picture of a cardiovascular workforce under increasing pressure to meet growing patient demand," said Jerry Blackwell, MD, MBA, FACC, president and CEO of MedAxiom. "Programs are responding through higher productivity, expanded APP utilization and evolving compensation models. These trends offer important insight into how leading organizations are adapting to today's challenges while preparing for future growth."
The report reveals continued growth in compensation and productivity across cardiovascular specialties, while highlighting the increasing role of APPs in helping programs meet expanding patient demand.
Key Findings From the 2026 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation & Production Survey Report
These findings point to a cardiovascular industry adapting to sustained growth in patient demand through increasing productivity, expanding APP utilization, and evolving compensation strategies.
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About the Report
MedAxiom’s 2026 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation & Production Survey Report provides cardiovascular-specific benchmarks for physician and APP compensation, productivity, staffing, patient access and workforce planning. Powered by MedAxcess , the report helps cardiovascular organizations compare performance against national benchmarks and identify opportunities to improve workforce strategy and operational effectiveness.
To learn more and download the executive summary and full report, visit MedAxiom.com/CompSurvey
About MedAxiom
MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology Company, is the cardiovascular community’s premier source for organizational performance solutions. MedAxiom is transforming cardiovascular care by combining the knowledge and power of hundreds of cardiovascular organization members, thousands of administrators, clinicians and revenue cycle experts, and dozens of industry partners. Through the delivery of proprietary tools, smart data and proven strategies, MedAxiom helps cardiovascular organizations achieve the Quadruple Aim of better outcomes, lower costs, improved patient experience and improved clinician experience.
For additional information, visit MedAxiom.com .