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!
Videos
Challenges of Identifying and Reducing Sepsis Mortality – Episode 2
Michael Rothman explores the complexities of sepsis identification and management, highlighting the challenges posed by varying definitions and clinical pathways. He discusses the ineffectiveness of current sepsis screening protocols, which often yield high false-positive rates and fail to reduce mortality meaningfully. The episode concludes by questioning the focus on sepsis-specific initiatives and suggesting that more…
Debunking Sepsis Myths – Episode 1
In the first episode of The Michael Rothman podcast, we address misconceptions about sepsis in healthcare. Although it’s often claimed that sepsis accounts for nearly a third of hospital deaths, many of these deaths are linked to chronic conditions with sepsis as a secondary factor. The frequently cited statistic that delays in treating sepsis increase…