Filmmaker & Speaker
Mike Eisenberg is the director of To Err Is Human: A Patient Safety Documentary, which released in 2019. He now speaks at hospitals, universities, and conferences, where his insight provides new perspective on a problem that persists across the globe.
Following In His Father’s Footsteps
Mike’s father, Dr. John Eisenberg, was a leader in patient safety as the director of the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) until his passing in 2002. His legacy and passion is evident in the dozens of awards and honors in his name at healthcare organizations all over the United States.
After studying his father’s work by interviewing dozens of his former colleagues, Mike has gained a unique understanding of the national efforts to improve patient safety that Dr. Eisenberg championed in the late 1990s. By taking his father’s positive (and sometimes humorous) approach to improving quality in healthcare, Mike has found new ways to promote a culture of safety at healthcare organizations that invite him to speak.
Testimonials
“Mike Eisenberg, through his experiences as a documentarian and patient advocate, has become a thought leader on the subject of patient safety and quality.”
“We had the privilege of having Mike Eisenberg as a guest speaker at our 2019 Annual Fleming Infection Control and Infectious Diseases Symposium. His talk received glowing reviews from our attendees. Mike spoke with passion, empathy and honesty. His use of video clips from “To Err is Human” throughout his talk significantly enhanced his presentation. His talk inspired everyone to get involved in helping to improve patient safety!”
“Mike Eisenberg is a dynamic and energetic speaker that can talk with folks of all backgrounds and industries. We featured Mike at multiple employer-facing events where he showcased his fluidity to speak to the multi-faceted idea of patient safety in a way that brought everyone in the room together for a thoughtful and engaging dialogue. Considering how emotionally charged the topic of patient safety can be, Mike brings a meaningful lens to his speaking engagements by focusing on action as we work towards a safer healthcare system for all. ”
“Mike spoke about patient safety in a way that was meaningfully motivated both by his personal connections to the topic, and the significant amount of work he has done in surfacing related issues in his professional career. He was particularly effective in adding an extra dimension to our panel discussion of multi-disciplinary experts.”
“With a gift for storytelling and deep passion for patient safety, Mike approaches the topic with humility and grace, reminding us whether we’re a doctor, nurse, or patient, we can all be a part of the solution in creating a safer healthcare system. ”
