The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s Michael Guertin on Empowering, Engaging, and Motivating Your Team Through Communication

In this episode of the Healthcare Disruptors podcast, Ohad speaks with Michael Guertin, MD MBA CPE FASA, Chief Perioperative Medical Director at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center about his career journey and the important lessons about leadership and communication he’s learned along the way. 

They explore the synthesis of clinical expertise with entrepreneurial endeavors and the importance of leadership in driving efficiency and quality patient care. Michael also reflects on the evolution of healthcare leadership, emphasizing the integration of innovation and technology in shaping the future of the industry. 

Topics discussed:

• How Michael was drawn to the healthcare field because of the challenge.
• How Michael has shaped his leadership skills throughout his various roles. 
• How communication and how someone presents themselves is just as important as clinical skills.
• The integration of innovative ideas with collaboration and communication among stakeholders to address challenges in healthcare.
• How it's important to create a good business case for technologies such as point of care ultrasound and robotics.
• How healthcare should synthesize the clinical side and the administrative side for better organization and better patient care.