The rapid development of technology has significantly changed healthcare. For professionals, this means constantly staying up to date – a challenging task that often requires considerable time and energy.
Podcasts have evolved into an indispensable medium for keeping track of trends and innovations in healthcare technology. They not only provide valuable insights but also enable flexible and well-founded continuing education. For everyone who enjoys listening to podcasts like we do, we’ve compiled a list of recommendations to tune into. But beware: This is a subjective selection – we welcome your suggestions to complement it!
Why Podcasts Are Shaping the Future
Podcasts can be easily integrated into everyday life – whether during commuting, exercise, or while doing housework. Unlike social media content, which is often superficial, they provide space for in-depth analysis and expert knowledge. They also make it possible to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and research findings.
A Look into the Future
By 2026, the significance of podcasts will continue to grow. In particular, the integration of AI will sustainably influence healthcare. From personalized content to the democratization of knowledge – podcasts are not just a tool for the present but also an important building block for the future of healthcare.
Discover our favorites German healthtech podcasts for 2025 now and stay ahead of the curve!
Inga Bergen, entrepreneur and host, guides listeners through the exciting podcast “The Personal One: Healthcare Visionaries.” This is where important figures in healthcare technology and innovation meet. Inga brings together healthcare experts and sheds light on the visions of leading personalities who are shaping the future of healthcare. The focus is not only on technical innovations but also on the challenges they bring.
Each episode presents concrete examples and case studies that demonstrate how new technologies and approaches are implemented in practice. Episodes typically run between 30 and 60 minutes – enough time to thoroughly cover topics while being perfect for engaging, not-too-lengthy entertainment in between.
This podcast isn’t about interviews, but rather pure information – delivered in a very educational way. Whether it’s health apps, e-prescriptions, or artificial intelligence – current topics are examined thoroughly. The hosts don’t just talk about these innovations, they also try them out in practice. This makes digital health an experience! Hosts Gina Steffens and Peter Glück take us along on this exciting journey. And let’s be honest: if you love photo libraries and review magazines, you’re bound to get your money’s worth with this podcast, right?!
The podcast by the Digital Healthcare Association, hosted by Dr. Paul Hadrossek and Dr. Anne Sophie Geier, is an absolute must-listen. Guests like Eckhard Weber, partner at the Berlin-based venture capital fund Heal Capital, and Tobias Bachmann (member of SVDGV) enrich the conversations. Topics range from telemedicine to companies in the eHealth sector, health apps, and DiGA (digital health applications). Additionally, practical case studies and success stories are presented.
The podcast offers fascinating insights and invites listeners to tune in, even though guests vary depending on the topic. Anyone interested in digital health solutions should definitely add this podcast to their list.
The podcast “Digital Public Health” is produced by BIPS and the University of Bremen and hosted by Rasmus Cloes. In this podcast, digitalization in healthcare is discussed with experts from science, politics, and business.
The target audience includes professionals and experts in public health and healthcare, decision-makers and executives in health organizations and authorities, students and researchers in public health and health sciences, as well as interested laypersons who are interested in topics such as health, prevention, and digital innovations.
Topics covered so far include digitalization in healthcare, e-health, telemedicine, health apps, data protection and ethics in the health sector, as well as developments in health policy.
The “E-Health Pioneers” podcast, hosted by the dynamic Andrea Buzzi, is one of the most important healthcare tech podcasts in Germany. In her episodes, she talks with founders and leading players in the e-health industry about current topics such as digital transformation in healthcare, innovations in healthtech, the use of artificial intelligence in medicine, regulatory developments, and best practices for digital health applications.
The podcast is produced by “The Medical Network”. The target audience includes healthcare professionals and decision-makers, digital health innovators, physicians, hospital managers, startups, and investors.
The eHealth podcast by Professors Christian Wache, Renato Dambe, and Bernhard Breil also focuses on the future, but with a clear emphasis on health and medical informatics in Germany.
Each episode begins with current news from the eHealth industry, complemented by the hosts’ personal assessments and opinions. This is followed by a deeper examination of a specific topic such as telemedicine, patient rights, or digital health applications.
The podcast is released approximately every two weeks, with an average episode length of 26 minutes. It has long since built up a loyal listener base and has become a well-established presence in the industry in Germany. A must-have on our list.
“Healthcare Out-of-the-Box” is the podcast by Dr. Tobias Krick from Healthcare Innk. He explores novel approaches, technological innovations, and future trends in healthcare. The target audience includes professionals and interested parties from the industry, particularly innovators and decision-makers. Previous guests include notable personalities such as Stefanie Kemp (CTO of Sana Kliniken), Prof. Karl Broich (President of BfArM), Eckhardt Weber (Managing Partner at Heal Capital), and Dr. Philipp Kurtz (Co-CEO at Famedly).
The Rocketing Healthcare podcast is perfect for anyone interested in healthcare startups – whether you’re founding one yourself, running a company, or simply curious about the latest trends in the healthcare sector.
Matthias Schwarz and Peter Lutsch talk with real industry movers and shakers. The conversations cover not just big visions but also practical tips: Which tools make starting easier? How do you build the right network? What’s currently happening in the healthcare market?
With a mix of exciting stories, in-depth analyses, and helpful insights, Rocketing Healthcare is the perfect source of inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference in healthcare.
At basebox, we value strong women – women who inspire with their knowledge and expertise. Kenza Ait Si Abbou is such a woman. She is an expert in artificial intelligence and presents the Digital Health Podcast together with Dr. Jens Baas, the CEO of Techniker Krankenkasse.
Until Episode 9, the podcast’s focus was heavily on artificial intelligence. From Episode 10 onwards, Kenza and Dr. Baas went separate ways, but the podcast remains exciting. Each episode covers specific topics in digital health, from health policy and health economics to medical technology. The conversations explore future healthcare provision, discuss current developments in healthcare, and examine what’s already working well and where there’s still room for improvement.
We hope this summary helps you and that you enjoy discovering these great podcasts. Soon we’ll also share the list of must-hear podcasts in English for 2025 – stay tuned!
