Medscape is widely regarded as the reputable source for physician salaries. They do not consider hospital-issued / covered malpractice insurance as part of the

Medscape is widely regarded as the reputable source for physician salaries. They do not consider hospital-issued / covered malpractice insurance as part of the TC listed on their yearly averages, hence why I don't think it should be made as big of a deal as it is being here. I should say, these numbers affect private practices almost exclusively; and private practices are dying out/being bought out in droves.