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The Michael Rothman Podcast

Think "Prairie Home Companion" and Jean Shephard and life or death! The goal is: to educate, to help us all move the needle in the delivery of quality care, to interview important guests, to reach a wide audience, to have some fun, but always with the data to back it up. After a career in mathematical modeling, looking at everything from peanut butter consumption, to birthing rooms for Guide dog puppies, to following Cortes' trail across the Southwest via lead isotope concentrations in lead shot, Dr. Michael Rothman, with a PhD in quantum chemistry, tackles healthcare. It is not so unusual, but this story started with a tragedy. Now with 20+ years of working with physicians and nurses and executives, and creating a start-up and a company, and going through an acquisition, Michael shares his insights. And you'll find out why the podcast is called "The Michael Rothman"... apologies to all the other Michael Rothman's out there! I know that you're all wonderful!

The Michael Rothman Podcast

Healthcare

Introducing The Michael Rothman Podcast!

MarketScale
July 1, 2025
data analysis
healthcare
The Michael Rothman podcast

With a PhD in quantum chemistry and two decades of experience at the intersection of healthcare and data, Michael Rothman is bringing a unique voice to the podcasting world. His new show promises deep, thoughtful conversations spanning health, data analysis, the continuum of care, and the human side of saving lives—anchored by the curiosity of someone who’s spent a lifetime working with doctors, nurses, and executives across the healthcare spectrum.

Recent Episodes

AI in sterile processing
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AI in Sterile Processing Is Proving Its Value by Acting as a Co-Pilot, Not a Replacement

Sterile processing departments are dealing with persistent operational pressures. Surgical case volumes are rising, instruments are more complex, and staffing shortages remain across many health systems. Accuracy and documentation requirements continue to tighten, leaving little room for error. In busy hospitals, sterile processing teams may handle 10,000 to 30,000 surgical instruments per day, with…

survey
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Survey Ready Every Day: Why It’s Not Just a Once-a-Year Activity

Unannounced surveys are no longer the exception in healthcare—they’re the norm. Accrediting bodies increasingly expect sterile processing departments (SPDs) to demonstrate consistent compliance, real-time documentation, and reliable adherence to manufacturers’ instructions for use on any given day, not just during audit season. Joint Commission survey data continue to show that high-level disinfection and sterilization practices…

Dr. G. Duncan Finlay
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The Legacy of Dr. G. Duncan Finlay – Episode 6

The Rothman Index, developed by Dr. Michael Rothman and his brother Steven, is a pioneering patient acuity score designed to help clinicians recognize patient deterioration earlier and more clearly. Presented as an easily understood, color-coded graph that updates in real time, the Index displays upward and downward trends in patient condition at a glance—transforming…

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