Eric Postal, MD

There are no modifications to the order when it comes to CMS and insurance company criteria for reimbursement.

One can rail about the forces that resulted in an undesirable status quo direction or take a more active role in grabbing the steering wheel.

While teleradiologists with flexible schedules may be the target of jealousy and vitriol on social media, the opportunities for improved work-life balance and increased flexibility are welcomed by others.

Seemingly over the top efforts for recredentialing of radiologists may have an adverse impact on a facility’s retention and recruitment.

The unforeseen impact of multiple variables has a way of wrecking any formal analysis of different compensation offers in radiology.

Have you seen a fair share of laundry list R/Os from referring docs?

Through the shifting goals, motivations and struggle for work-life balance, do we ever achieve true satisfaction or just level up for the next set of challenges?

Amid the politically charged cancel culture environment, one should emphasize perspective and caution when voicing opinions.

What other intangibles could a radiologist bring to the table in cases of declining or lost vision?

Encouraging an environment of civility and trust on the social media platforms in radiology may help open more doors for the profession.

How much of your sleep is sacrificed being in a ‘sleep-adjacent’ medical specialty?

Amid the worsening imbalance of supply and demand in radiology and concerning scope of practice issues, one must keep in mind that course correction is often gradual in nature.

Is there a proverbial line in the sand for reasonable pushback against seemingly extraneous addendum requests?

Amid a variety of alternative approaches to addressing the radiologist shortage, one should be mindful of the educational track it takes to become a radiologist.

Understanding the motivations behind colleagues who are stingy with their time and knowledge as opposed to those who are more giving may facilitate more collegial relationships with both.

Recognizing that many abnormalities don’t ‘read the textbook,’ we strive to provide the most accurate assessments amid the gray zones of image interpretation.

From adjusting to the rules of early childhood games to understanding the nuances of tax law and the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ adaptability plays a key role in navigating change.

How does onboarding factor into radiologist compensation?

While there is a variety of factors that may factor into one’s ideal radiology job, demand is often a key consideration.

Are you being taken advantage of in your current radiology gig? Are you vigilant, hypersensitive or somewhere in between when it comes to standing up for yourself?

Whether it comes in the form of seemingly extraneous addendums or the need to emphasize key points in radiology reporting, repetition can be a constant source of frustration.

Looking for an enlightened approach to billing isn’t easy amid a sea of third-party payor excuses, absurd addendum requests and CT headers seemingly etched in stone.

Refraining from expressing one’s political viewpoints in the workplace needs to be reemphasized.

Other factors such as burnout, extraneous imaging orders and increasingly non-clinical tasks are key considerations when assessing reported backlogs with radiology worklists.

What are the key considerations to ensuring an optimal pace at your workstation?

Whether it is reimbursement cuts or continued attempts to push non-radiologist image interpretation, where do we draw the line between inspired protest and misspent energy criticizing things that are doomed to fail or things we have no control over?

Is there an achievable balance between leisurely relaxation and cramming must-do sightseeing into a short amount of time?

With summer right around the corner, this author offers key principles for optimizing one’s time off.

There is something to be said for finding the sweet spot between hardwired ambition and consistent success under the radar in radiology.

Understanding and embracing a no-excuses approach to exercise may be more important than ever.