Shows
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques265. Complexity to Connection: Humanizing High-Stakes CommunicationHow to turn complexity into connection through clear communication.Communication in high-stakes moments isn’t about saying more — it’s about connecting better. For Jonathan Berek and Phil Polakoff, the most effective communicators don’t rely on jargon or performance. They rely on empathy, listening, and stories that resonate.Both longtime Stanford Medicine leaders, Berek and Polakoff have spent their careers translating complex, emotional, and often urgent health issues for patients, colleagues, and the public. And they’ve learned that the message only lands when it’s delivered at the right level, with the right intent...
2026-02-1924 min
Issues Today RadioIssues Today 25-34(#25-34-Aug. 18-Aug. 24) Quint Studer talks about building vibrant communities. Dr. Phil Polakoff discuses health and democracy plus Jerry Blum on how to improve reading.
2025-08-1828 min
Speaking Of Show & Making Healthcare Work for YouA Healthier Rural America - Scale the Action: Interview with Dr. Phil Polakoff & Matthew ProbstDr. Phil Polakoff and Matthew Probst are paving the way for drastically improved rural health outcomes.
Dr. Phil Polakoff is the innovative creator behind the National Institute for Rural Health, and he’s a passionate disruptor with a purpose. Matthew Probst is the Medical Director and Chief Quality Officer at El Centro Family Health, and he’s had tremendous success improving the health of his community in Northern New Mexico through the 100% Community initiative.
Together they work as allies toward the improvement of rural health, moving away from “sick care” and toward prevention and wellness. Through co...
2021-05-2829 min
Faisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 13 Bonus: Rural Living and Building the Doctor-Patient RelationshipDr. Faisel Syed, Dr. Dan McCarter, and Dr. Phil Polakoff continue the conversation in this special bonus.
2021-05-2716 minFaisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 13: The Future of Rural Health w/ Dr. Phil PolakoffClick here to download Dr. Phil Polakoff's presentation.Over the last year, we’ve seen immense changes in how healthcare is delivered. Telemedicine took off out of necessity, remote patient monitoring became common-place, and video calls made doctor-patient communication even easier. But how does this all factor into delivering care to rural populations? Joining us this week, we have Dr. Phil Polakoff to discuss the future of rural health.
2021-05-2736 minSpeaking Of Show & Making Healthcare Work for YouRural Healthcare Challenges - from Physician Burnout to Lacking Technology: Preview of Dr. Phil Polakoff InterviewRural healthcare is lacking - in need of everything from more technology and resources to more staffing. There's also a lack of providers, leading to physician burnout, further compounding the challenges of getting care in rural areas.
Dr. Phil Polakoff, Founder of A Healthier We, and Consulting Professor at the Stanford School of Medicine shares innovative ideas on how to improve the bleak systems currently in place.
2021-03-1028 min
Amplify Your Mindset with Ricky KalmonDr. Phil Polakoff, founder and CEO of A Healthier WESpecial guest Dr. Phil Polakoff who is the Founder and CEO of A Healthier WE. He is a consulting professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and affiliated scholar at Stanford University Bill Lane Center for the American West. His career in health care spans forty-five years and includes clinical services, product innovation, network development, care management, organizational and business enhancement, policy formulation, and financing. And something I know his very proud of, is that he was on the short list for US Surgeon General. Dr. Polakoff shares his experiences and how having the right...
2018-11-2729 min
Future HindsightPhillip Polakoff, MDPhil Polakoff is a physician with a distinguished career in public health and clinical medicine, the CEO of A Healthier We, and a consulting professor at Stanford University of Medicine. We discuss how an emphasis on prevention coupled with innovations in healthcare access and delivery can help us share greater health and equity for all Americans. Demand Better Healthcare Policies We need a more efficient and effective health delivery system that encompasses all of us. Follow political candidates who are engaged in nuanced discussions about access, quality, and costs, instead of simple slogans. Social determinants...
2018-10-1322 minFuture HindsightPhillip Polakoff, MDPhil Polakoff is a physician with a distinguished career in public health and clinical medicine, the CEO of A Healthier We, and a consulting professor at Stanford University of Medicine. We discuss how an emphasis on prevention coupled with innovations in healthcare access and delivery can help us share greater health and equity for all Americans. Demand Better Healthcare Policies We need a more efficient and effective health delivery system that encompasses all of us. Follow political candidates who are engaged in nuanced discussions about access, quality, and costs, instead of simple slogans. Social determinants...
2018-10-1322 minFuture HindsightPhillip Polakoff, MDPhil Polakoff is a physician with a distinguished career in public health and clinical medicine, the CEO of A Healthier We, and a consulting professor at Stanford University of Medicine. We discuss how an emphasis on prevention coupled with innovations in healthcare access and delivery can help us share greater health and equity for all Americans. Demand Better Healthcare Policies We need a more efficient and effective health delivery system that encompasses all of us. Follow political candidates who are engaged in nuanced discussions about access, quality, and costs, instead of simple slogans. Social determinants...
2018-10-1322 min