What does the future of surgery look like in an AI-powered healthcare landscape?
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Michael Guertin, Chief Perioperative Medical Director at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming perioperative care while keeping human expertise at the center.
From risk stratification and surgical preparation to operating room efficiency, patient safety, and clinical decision-making, Dr. Guertin shares how AI can help healthcare teams work smarter, improve outcomes, and spend more time focused on patients.
This episode is ideal for healthcare executives, perioperative and surgical leaders, digital health innovators, and clinical transformation professionals looking for practical insights into how AI can improve patient safety, operational efficiency, and care delivery while keeping human expertise at the center.
Chapter Timestamps
00:00 Preview Clip
00:55 Introduction
04:56 Friction points in perioperative care today
11:29 Improving outcomes through enhanced surgical recovery programs
14:54 How AI is transforming perioperative care
19:42 Supply chain optimization and operational efficiency
24:22 The future of precision surgical checklists
29:41 AI as a coaching tool for healthcare teams
31:39 Digitizing informed consent and reducing errors
34:46 Leading AI adoption through effective change management
37:57 Leadership development and the future of AI in healthcare
Connect with Dr. Guertin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeguertinmd
Find Dr. Guertin's work at https://medicine.osu.edu
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