TheStreet analyzed data from ZipRecruiter, Medicus, Merritt Hawkins and Medscape to determine the trends affecting physician earning potential.
Here are the key details to know:
1. Low reimbursements from government healthcare programs like Medicare can limit physician income, in addition to physicians deciding to work fewer hours and low patient volume.
2. Productivity goals that lead to raises and bonuses can increase physician income.
3. Malpractice insurance, in addition to good healthcare and retirement are additional perks physicians enjoy with a high salary.