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The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast

Hosted by Halle Tecco, Michael Esquivel, Steve Kraus

The Heart of Healthcare, hosted by health tech veterans Halle Tecco, Michael Esquivel and Steve Kraus, interviews founders, executives and clinicians about digital health, AI and the business of care. The show has 243 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a sponsorship rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast

Weekly digital health interviews with founders and executives reaching healthcare decision makers

  • 243 episodes with a consistent weekly release schedule and a Webby Award for 2026.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 177 ratings, with 96 percent five-star reviews.
  • Guests are CEOs and clinical leaders, a context suited to B2B healthcare brands.
Best forB2B healthcare technology brandshealth AI and data platformsrecruiting and executive education
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, not published; confirm numbers before committing budget.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Healthcare60%
Business25%
Technology15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted banter, news roundup
Tone
informative, candid
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
30 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 177 Apple ratings (band 50 to 200, about 2,000 to 8,000 downloads), weekly cadence, 243 episodes, Art19 hosting, and a Webby Award; show is under five years old so one band up was considered but the ratings count already reflects a mid-sized audience.
Audience asks aboutHow are AI and foundation models changing healthcare operations?What are the strategies behind successful healthcare startups and exits?How do payers, providers and policy shape American healthcare costs?
Age
10%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
30%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; episode titles are interviews and a recurring 'Digital Health Download' news segment with no named sponsors.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles cover healthcare business, AI and policy topics such as healthcare costs and pharma, with no explicit flags.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 81 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

🏆 2026 Webby Award-winning podcast. Join us every Monday for conversations with the biggest names in healthcare. Hosted by health tech veterans Halle Tecco, Michael Esquivel, and Steve Kraus. Learn more and submit your ideas for the show at the Heart of Healthcare website.
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About The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast

The Heart of Healthcare is a weekly digital health podcast hosted by Halle Tecco, Michael Esquivel and Steve Kraus, according to the show's RSS feed and website. Each episode features conversations with founders, executives and clinicians about AI, healthcare business and policy. The show has 243 episodes and typical runtimes of 30 to 45 minutes.

The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 177 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Audience size is not published; based on ratings and cadence, downloads are estimated at about 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, and the audience is estimated to be mostly American healthcare professionals and executives. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

Brands seeking B2B healthcare technology exposure should consider this show. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode, which suits small healthcare software companies.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Heart of Healthcare | A Digital Health Podcast

How much does The Heart of Healthcare charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200. The show has not published its rates, so confirm pricing directly with the show.

What is The Heart of Healthcare about?

The show is a weekly digital health podcast with interviews of founders, executives and clinicians covering AI, healthcare business, policy and startup stories.

How do I contact The Heart of Healthcare about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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