Dr. Sara Pastoor Joins the One Click at a Time Podcast to Discuss Leadership in Primary Care

At Elation Health, we know that truly effective healthcare technology isn’t built in isolation—it’s co-developed with the clinicians who use it every day. In a recent episode of the One Click at a Time podcast, Dr. Sara Pastoor, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) family physician at People-Centered Health and Head of Primary Care Advancement at Elation Health, dives into this critical topic.

The podcast features hosts Dr. Lalita Abhyankar and Dr. Kelly Nieves who are family medicine physicians and technology advocates discussing the role that technology plays in supporting the delivery of primary care. 

In this episode, Dr. Pastoor shared how her early experiences transforming the military’s electronic health record (EHR) system shaped her perspective on technology in healthcare—and why co-development between family physicians and design/engineering teams is essential for creating tools that truly support patient care.

Leadership Lessons for Family Physicians

In addition to her insights on healthcare technology, Dr. Pastoor shares valuable leadership advice for family physicians looking to drive change in their organizations:

💡 Flexing the muscle of “no” – Knowing when to push back against inefficient systems and advocate for solutions that truly support patient care.
💡 Strong clinical skills = Influence – Having a solid clinical foundation provides credibility and a powerful voice at the decision-making table.
💡 Engaging with diverse stakeholders – Understanding how to work with individuals who may not initially align with family medicine’s priorities.

Listen to the Full Episode

Dr. Pastoor’s insights are a must-hear for any clinician, healthcare leader, or technologist invested in the future of primary care.

👉 Tune in now:
Technology-Empowered Clinical Optimization Podcast – Sara Pastoor, MD: Leading the Pack

At Elation, we remain committed to co-developing technology that works for physicians, not against them. Let us know your thoughts after listening to the episode—what resonated with you the most?