# Debunking Sepsis Myths – Episode 1

By Healthcare · Published 2025-07-02 · Updated 2026-05-19 · Healthcare on MarketScale
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> 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…

## Key points

- Sepsis is often cited as causing nearly a third of hospital deaths, but many of those deaths are primarily due to chronic underlying conditions.
- Commonly repeated statistics about sepsis mortality and treatment delays may be overstated or misattributed.
- A more accurate understanding of sepsis requires distinguishing it from deaths where it is a secondary rather than primary factor.

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In the first episode of

[The Michael Rothman podcast](https://marketscale.com/shows/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 mortality by 7% per hour mainly applies to severe cases like septic shock. This episode emphasizes focusing resources more effectively to improve hospital mortality rates and patient care, setting the stage for future discussions on optimizing healthcare strategies.

Tags: healthcare, healthcare strategies, patient care, Sepsis, The Michael Rothman podcast

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