Eric Postal, MD

Work-life balance in healthcare? It's possible (really).

If you allow yourself to adopt an uninformed opinion, you’ll be resistant to facts that undermine it if/when they come your way.

Our professional 'peak' is always transforming--and that's a good thing.

Maybe it’s my psych degree talking, but it seems to me that punishing someone every time they come back from vacation is not a great way to make them feel good about the job to which they’re returning.

Standing up for what you think is right (or ridiculous) isn’t always easy--or necessary.

Finding time away for rads can be complicated – but, it’s necessary.

Rely on facts rather than persuasion when dealing with fairness.

Think long-term when considering teleradiology hires.

Sometimes letting your work speak for itself is best.

Being outside the standard deviation isn’t always a bad thing.

Being open to the positives in your daily life will actively decrease the negatives you see.

Radiology could benefit from actions that support and encourage productivity.

The benefits of – and opportunities for – a slower reader.

Overall, radiology is filled with safe assumptions that allow providers to conduct daily work.

Providing something productive to focus on can help side-step unwanted attention.

What does it take to stand out from your crowd of peers?

The potential impetus behind wanting to take the reins of leadership.

Know what you have -- and know how it compares to the market.

When STAT is the norm, maybe it’s time to re-evaluate.

Adaptation to change is key to growth—both personal and professional.

When something you see on an image stops you in your tracks.

Positive acknowledgement can go a long way.

The frustrations and realities of re-imaging orders that come back around quickly.

For radiology practices, paying attention to – and offering to meet – industry needs can help differentiate you from the pack.

Identifying someone to pinpoint and fix problems could result in a more smoothly run organization.

If things seem inequitable, take a step back for evaluation.

Is there a strategy that works best for teleradiology compensation?

Sharing the details of teleradiology companies can level the playing field for all.

Radiology, in an imperfect world, can always be improved.

Eliminating time frames for idea generation can frequently lead to more robust discussion and creativity.