Table 1. RVU vs. Value-Based Compensation Model: Key Differences
ElementRVU-Based Compensation ModelValue-Based–Compensation Model
Panel size target 1800 patients1800 patients, with adjustment for social complexity, medical complexity, and percent of the panel comprised of female patients
Determinant of PCP Compensation Number of wRVUs achieved in prior fiscal yearCombination of fixed component based on cFTE, adjusted panel size, seniority of physician, achievement of adjusted panel size target
Visit Length 20 minute visits for existing patients, 40 minute visits for new patients30 minutes for all visit types
Yearly Visit Target NoneFloor set for number of visits expected that each PCP deliver yearly, normalized to their cFTE

Abbreviations: RVU = relative value unit, wRVU = work relative value unit, PCP = primary care physician, cFTE = clinical full time equivalent