Working Healthcare, hosted by Meredith Hirsh, examines the business of American medicine, covering insurance, pharmacy benefit managers, Medicare Advantage and private practice through interviews with physicians and executives. The show has 125 episodes released weekly, typically 50 to 65 minutes long. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.
Reach healthcare leaders and clinicians during long, focused episodes on the business of medicine
- Weekly episodes of 50 to 65 minutes give sponsors sustained attention from an engaged professional audience.
- Guests include physicians, executives and policy experts, shaping listeners in healthcare decision-making roles.
- Apple Podcasts shows a 5.0 average rating from 237 ratings, indicating a loyal, satisfied listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, expert panel, explanatory discussion
- Tone
- analytical, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover healthcare policy and business with no explicit flags; the feed is marked non-explicit and policy debates can be politically charged.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | workinghealthcare.buzzsprout.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1746629912 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/2550034.rss |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 124 - The Doctor They Expected to Fail (ft. Dr. Carolina Sueldo) | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 1 min |
| Ep. 123 - What Your Closet Says About Your Confidence, Career and Powe | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 4 min |
| Ep. 122 - Get on the Bus: The Mammogram Should Come to You (ft. Dr. Ry | 2026-09-29 | 51 min |
| Ep. 121 - Medicare Advantage: The Payer Tactics Practices Need to Know | 2026-09-22 | 59 min |
| Ep. 120 - When Doctors Lose Autonomy, Patients Lose More: Dr. Kayvan A | 2026-09-15 | 49 min |
| Ep. 119 - Who Really Controls Your Healthcare? Shelly Starks Exposes t | 2026-09-08 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Who holds the power in American healthcare — and how can we change it? Working Healthcare takes you inside the business of medicine, revealing the policies, players and financial incentives shaping access to care. Host Meredith Hirsh, a healthcare entrepreneur, educator, speaker and advocate, brings an insider’s perspective and a willingness to ask uncomfortable questions. Each week, she sits…
About Working Healthcare
Working Healthcare is a weekly podcast hosted by Meredith Hirsh, a healthcare entrepreneur, educator and speaker, according to the show's website and feed. Each episode features interviews with physicians, business leaders and policy experts examining insurance, pharmacy benefit managers, Medicare Advantage and private practice. Episodes run about 50 to 65 minutes, and the show has released 125 episodes since May 2024.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 5.0 average from 237 ratings. Listener demographics are estimates, not published data; the audience is likely healthcare professionals and policy-minded listeners. No sponsors are visible in the feed.
At an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits healthcare software, practice management and professional education brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Working Healthcare can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Working Healthcare
How much does Working Healthcare charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Working Healthcare's estimated rate is roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is Working Healthcare about?
Working Healthcare is a weekly podcast hosted by Meredith Hirsh that examines the business of American healthcare, including insurance, pharmacy benefit managers and private practice, through guest interviews.
How do I contact Working Healthcare about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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