Overheard at Tredici with Jefferson Health's Dr. Stephen Klasko

Thursday, July 2, 2020
Tredici (WPVI) -- Steve Klasko contains multitudes; DJ, marathon runner, sky diver, author, visionary hospital administrator and all-purpose disrupter-there is far more to him than can be captured in a single sitting.

That's why this edition of Overheard at Tredici is a two-volume set.
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In part one, we talk about what drives Steve, who influences him, and how he maintains his frenetic pace, boundless curiosity and the open-minded doggedness that has made him not only a Philadelphia renaissance man, but a reformer who gets results.

In part two, we delve into Steve's various areas of expertise, with special emphasis on his prescription for a healthcare system that finally, and truly, focuses on meeting patients' needs.

Want to skip around? Check out these highlights:

3:10 - How healthcare is preparing for a radical change in demographics



5:07 - Food deserts, why they exist, what we can learn from them, and the misconceptions about who wants to eat nutritiously.

7:15 - The people who use medical tech aren't who you think they are

9:01 - How does he get it all done, including the fun stuff?
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10:08 - One of his few pet peeves - it's what YOU didn't do!

15:42 - Who are the people you should have under you?

17:41 - Dissatisfied, happy or content? All Three!



18:57 - Non-disruptive disruption is not disruption

20:57 - Can we make a strong case for Philadelphia? Not right now...

21:15 - How would people describe Stephen Klasko?

26:34 - The missing ingredient around Philadelphia.
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27:52 - How is music a piece of Stephen Klasko?

32:24 - The admissions change that could triple diversity.

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