Physicians employed by hospitals are often paid differently than those in private practice or those in academic medical centers. As with most privately held businesses, the owners of the business (physicians) are paid after all of the other bills have been paid. This is the lowest number in private practice that the AMA has recorded (Policy Research Perspectives: Updated Data on Physician Practice Arrangements. Dr. X is guaranteed a small base ($75,000) and is paid $25/wRVU. Generating 10,000 wRVUs, Dr. X has added another $250,000 to his compensation for total physician compensation of $325,000.

Source: Forbes February 25, 2019 16:18 UTC