Income potential will be higher in those physician specialties where insurance covers most of the charges, with little out-of-pocket cost to the consumer (e.g. surgeries); while income potential will be lower in those physician specialties where patients commonly face copayments and deductibles.

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Physician specialties where insurance covers a larger portion of the charges, such as surgeries, often have higher income potential because they are less affected by patients' ability to pay out-of-pocket costs. In contrast, specialties where patients face higher copayments and deductibles may have lower income potential due to increased financial barriers for patients seeking care.

Income Potential Will Be Higher in Those Physician Specialties Where