Humanizing Healthcare

Delivering Person-Centered Care at Pacifica Salud w/ Rafael Cohen

February 3, 2026·34 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

We are pleased to share a new episode of Humanizing Healthcare featuring Rafael Cohen, Chief Executive Officer at Pacifica Salud Hospitals.In this conversation, Rafael shares how Pacifica Salud has built a culture of person-centered care rooted in leadership, dignity, and humanity, even in the most complex and high-pressure moments.From rethinking hospital environments to making courageous policy decisions during COVID-19, Rafael offers real-world examples of what it looks like when healthcare organizations put people first, not just in principle, but in practice.Together, we explore how values-driven leadership shapes patient experience, supports care teams, and leads to better outcomes for everyone involved.🎧 Hit play to hear how leadership choices can transform care, especially when it matters most.Key TakeawaysIntroduction (00:00)Why Person-Centered Care Matters (02:05)Designing Healing Environments for Dignity (08:55)Policy Decisions That Changed Outcomes (11:45)Balancing Care, Community, and Global Patients (15:05)When Crisis Reveals Culture (23:20)Advice for Leaders: Humanity First (32:35)Additional Resources Guest: Rafael Cohen’s LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-cohen-1926901b/—Story Submission Link for New Book: https://forms.gle/32juxZ7aYFSuugBi7Fidelum Health LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fidelum-health/Planetree LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/planetree/—Unlock the power of our HUMAN Brand™ insights model for enhanced patient, team member, and care provider experiences: https://fidelumhealth.com/Learn how Planetree can help your organization deliver person-centered care at: https://www.planetree.org/

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