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Looking for the best healthcare podcast? With over 3 million podcasts available today, finding the right healthcare-focused content can feel daunting. That’s why we’ve curated a list of must-listen healthcare podcasts to simplify your search and get you inspired.
Top healthcare podcasts for industry news
There’s no time like the present. Catch up on today’s hot healthcare topics with these podcasts for healthcare professionals.
HealthCare Happy Hour
Released every Friday, the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) Healthcare Happy Hour podcast provides a weekly recap of the most talked about issues in healthcare, insurance, politics and policy.
Health Care News Podcast
Stay abreast of emerging issues and hot topics in healthcare reform. Created for consumers, the Health Care News Podcast has lots to offer healthcare professionals, too.
Healthcare Triage Show Podcast
Healthcare policy? Check. Current medical research? Check. Live (and lively) discussions between experts who really know their stuff? Check, check. If you want to stay in the know about what’s happening in health, be sure to check out the Healthcare Triage Show Podcast.
Healthcare Weekly
Give the Healthcare Weekly podcast a listen for healthcare news, industry research and all things medical technology.
Quick takes: short healthcare podcasts to add to your playlist
Not a minute to spare? Not to worry. These healthcare podcasts are quick and to the point.
Gist Healthcare Daily
Get daily hot takes and updates on healthcare business and policy, Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less with the Gist Healthcare Daily podcast.
The 10 Minute Healthcare Marketing Podcast
Identify and meet your marketing objectives with these bite-sized podcasts. The 10 minutes Healthcare Marketing Podcast is a must-listen for healthcare marketing professionals.
Healthcare podcasts for thought leadership
What are great minds in healthcare thinking (and talking about)? Find out with these healthcare thought leadership podcasts.
TEDTalks Health Podcast
The original TEDTalks, in podcast form. Don’t miss this chance to hear new perspectives, innovative ideas, and original insights from experts, professionals and individuals who have something to say. Listen to the TEDTalks Health Podcast.
HIT Like a Girl Pod
At WG Content, we love a pod hosted by a girl squad! Meet friends, colleagues and healthcare IT (HIT) consultants Joy Rios and Robin Roberts, and listen in as they amplify female voices through the HIT Like a Girl Pod, which focuses on the role of women in all areas of health.
Medtech Talk Podcast
Get to know the movers and shakers in healthcare innovation and transformation by subscribing to the Medtech Talk Podcast.
Faces of Digital Health
Explore what’s happening in healthcare systems, theories of change and effects on the industry with former healthcare journalist and entrepreneur Tjasa Zajc in the Faces of Digital Health.
Healthcare podcasts that give you a pick-me-up
Sometimes, you just need some good news. These healthcare podcasts are sure to make your day a little sunnier.
Bright Spots in Healthcare Podcast
Eric Glazer is more than a VP at Teledoc Health — he’s also the host of the optimism-infused Bright Spots in Healthcare Podcast. Discover new ways healthcare tech is changing our world for the better (and feel great doing it).
Heroes of Healthcare
Learn about doctors and healthcare professionals who are changing lives and communities, one patient at a time, in the Heroes of Healthcare podcast.
Healthcare Rap
The Healthcare Rap. Yes, you read that right. Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail rap the change they’d like to see in the world (specifically, in healthcare marketing and technology) as they educate, entertain and inspire!
Patient Engagement Podcast
Another can’t miss from HIMSS, the feel-good Patient Engagement Podcast reports on ways health IT is improving care and patient outcomes.
Podcasts for healthcare innovators
Have a vision as to how you can improve healthcare? You’ll be in good company with these podcasts.
The Business of Healthcare Podcast
The healthcare industry is complex and changing rapidly. How do we keep up? Introducing The Business of Healthcare Podcast. Business leaders and innovators converge to discuss ways to meet these rising challenges in this bi-weekly pod from the Center for Healthcare Leadership and Management at the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas.
Digital Health Today Podcast
Brush up on new technologies, AR/VR and the medical revolution. The Digital Health Today Podcast is sure to change how you think about the medical world, and maybe even the world at large.
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Healthcare podcasts for practical tips
When you’re ready to get down to business, these podcasts can help you put theory into action.
The #HCBiz Show!
Healthcare technologies are changing our world — and fast. How do providers, hospitals and healthcare systems implement them in real life? This podcast analyzes the challenges in pursuit of solutions.
RadioRev
From the med tech company Revel, the RadioRev podcast examines the implementation of medical technologies against the social and behavioral factors that get in their way. Listen in for actionable ways med tech can improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Healthcare podcasts for health communicators
Are there healthcare podcasts for marketing professionals? There sure is! Here are some of our favorites:
Listen Up!
From the CDC, Listen Up! is a professional development podcast for health communication professionals.
10 Minutes to Better Patient Communication
Marketers are communicators, and this quick and to-the-point podcast will help you improve how you communicate with patients, current and future.
Should you start a podcast?
If you’re revamping or ramping up your content marketing efforts, starting your own podcast might seem like a magic bullet. After all, they’re in-demand and relatively low-effort. But, before you press record, ask yourself these questions:
What’s the niche for my podcast?
With so much content filling the pod-o-sphere, being specialized is key. Aim for depth, rather than breadth, in the topics you cover.
Consider the difference between a podcast about healthy eating versus a podcast about nutrition for chronic conditions. While the former casts a wider net, the second is more likely to catch a relevant (and captive) audience.
What’s my story?
There’s a reason people love podcasts: podcasts tell stories about people! This medium offers healthcare organizations a unique opportunity to share human-centered, heart-warming stories that inspire consumers to align with their brand and mission. Memorable stories will enthrall an audience and transform them into regular listeners.
How will I tell it?
Podcasts require content – a lot of content, whether you record once a day or once a month. Original, interesting content is what will keep your podcast alive, fresh, and safe from slipping into the dreaded “inactive” zone.
Ready to start your podcast?
The healthcare writers and content strategists at WG Content can help you identify your niche, develop your content calendar, and write podcasting scripts that are sure to grip the hearts and minds of your listeners. Contact us to get started today.
Editor’s note: This post was originally written in August 2021. It was updated in December 2024.
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