Best HealthPad Podcasts (2025)

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MedTech’s Global Reset: 2025 10:35

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8d ago10:35

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In this year-end episode of HealtPadTalks, we dissect the forces redrawing the MedTech landscape - and the blind spots leaders can no longer afford. Hardware is ceding ground to AI-driven, data-intensive platforms that span the full patient journey: always on, always learning, always scaling. The centre of gravity is shifting - and fast. While the …

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Pilot-Grade Leadership 21:21

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Should MedTech leaders be evaluated with the same rigour as airline pilots? Pilots undergo intensive, twice-yearly assessments because lives are at stake. Yet executives making life-impacting decisions are judged largely on short-term financial metrics. This episode of HealthPadTalks argues for a pilot-inspired, holistic appraisal model - spanning …

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The Quantum Cure 15:04

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Quantum computing is moving from lab curiosity to healthcare catalyst, driven by breakthroughs like Google’s Willow chip. This episode examines how quantum computing could accelerate drug discovery, refine diagnostics, advance precision medicine, transform clinical operations, and raise new cybersecurity stakes. For CEOs and healthcare execs, the s…

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Synthetic Biology: The Next MedTech Revolution 16:03

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Synthetic biology is rewriting the MedTech rulebook. From living implants to programmable diagnostics and regenerative tissues, discover how biology is becoming the new software — and why the smartest leaders aren’t chasing the bio-revolution, they’re coding it.By HealthPad

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The Scaffold Is Dead: Tissue Tech’s Regenerative Reckoning 19:57

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The scaffold age of tissue tech is ending. Incremental devices are giving way to intelligent ecosystems. In this episode of HealthPadTalks, we reveal how AI-guided regenerative platforms are transforming tissue innovation - and why MedTech’s future belongs to those who think in platforms, build on Real-World Evidence, and turn living biology into a…

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From Devices to Platforms 30:01

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The surgical MedTech industry is shifting from proprietary devices to a connected, data-driven ecosystem. Software-first design, AI, and interoperability are redefining the perioperative journey. This episode of HealthPadTalks unpacks ten forces driving that change - and why the question isn’t which device you build, but which network you enable.…

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Saudi Arabia: The MedTech Powerhouse 16:57

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The future of global healthcare is taking shape in Riyadh. In this episode of HealthPadTalks, we explore how Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 - and its bold investments in AI, digital health, and infrastructure - are positioning the Kingdom as a MedTech hub. For CEOs and health-tech leaders, the message is clear: while Western markets mature and grow mor…

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Africa’s Health Opportunity 20:14

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Africa is the world’s next healthcare frontier - young, bold, unstoppable. With rapid urbanisation and a booming youth population, the time to act is now. In this episode of HealthPadTalks, we explore why Africa’s moment demands daring investment, co-creation, and scalable innovation - driving health to the core of prosperity.…

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Breaking the Price Barrier 18:15

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Why are life-saving treatments still out of reach for millions? In this episode, we dig into how global health inequalities are entrenched by the pharmaceutical industry's pricing models, patent regimes, and profit-first decisions. From COVID-19 vaccines to HIV drugs and insulin, we expose the structural barriers blocking access -especially in low-…

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Culture: MedTech’s Hidden Power Play 22:02

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Is corporate culture the untapped catalyst in MedTech? This episode dives into how bold, intentional culture isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a strategic advantage. Discover how the right culture fuels innovation, attracts top talent, and builds resilience in a rapidly shifting market. With real-world examples and actionable strategies, it makes a …

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When the Scalpel Sleeps 16:08

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MedTech’s old playbook is dead. In this episode, we uncover how AI, digital health, and remote care are reshaping the healthcare landscape — moving from more surgeries to fewer, from intervention to prevention. The future of medicine isn’t about placing more devices in the OR, it’s about keeping patients healthy enough to stay out of it.…

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End of the Pitch 24:13

7M ago24:13

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This episode of HealthPadTalks explores the collapse of traditional sales in MedTech. The days of slick pitches and product-pushing are fading fast. With AI, value-based care, and digitally savvy patients reshaping the landscape, the old playbook no longer works. We dig into why some cling to it, how others are thriving without it, and what it take…

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Code is the Cure 20:22

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Like it or not, healthcare is being reengineered by digital disruptors. Start-ups harnessing AI, virtual care, and precision medicine are dismantling traditional models and redefining the industry at speed. In 2024 alone, billions of dollars were funnelled into early-stage MedTech ventures with a tech-forward edge. The momentum toward a digital-fir…

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India’s Healthcare Revolution: High Volume, Low Cost, No Excuses 18:41

8M ago18:41

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Aging populations, soaring costs, failing access - Western healthcare is stuck in a loop. But in India, Narayana Health is breaking it. With high-volume surgeries, telemedicine, and radical efficiency, it’s redefining what affordable, quality care looks like. In this episode of HealthPadTalks, we explore a model that serves millions - and ask why t…

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Next Gen MedTech: Why Gen Z Is the Future 16:04

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MedTech is at a crossroads. Growth has plateaued, market confidence is shaky, and legacy leadership often slows the pace of change. But there’s a powerful, untapped force ready to shift the momentum: Gen Z. This episode makes the case for a new generation as the industry’s unlikely competitive edge - bringing digital-native instincts, bold ideas, a…

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Minerals, MedTech & Power Plays: The Global Race Reshaping Healthcare 30:01

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How is a global battle over minerals reshaping the future of healthcare? This episode dives into the rising geopolitical tension around critical mineral supply chains—and what it means for the MedTech industry. From the 2024 BRICS summit to China’s tightening grip on resources, we break down the risks for Western companies: higher costs, disrupted …

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Macroeconomic Shocks: Building Resilience in MedTech 29:37

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In this episode, we explore how healthcare and MedTech companies can strengthen their resilience in the face of global crises. Rather than relying on reactive strategies, the conversation suggests why proactive, forward-thinking preparation is critical for survival and growth. Macroeconomic shocks - ranging from AI-driven disruptions and pandemics …

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Rewiring Neurosurgery: The 2040 Frontier 21:28

10M ago21:28

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What happens when cutting-edge tech meets the complexities of the human brain? This episode dives into neurosurgery’s evolution—from early 2000s breakthroughs to a 2040 vision where AI, robotics, and augmented reality dominate the OR. But it’s not just about smarter machines—it's about the ethical dilemmas of neural implants, the power of precision…

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MedTech CEOs: Leading the Future of Innovation 26:16

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How do MedTech CEOs turn struggling companies into industry powerhouses? In this episode we dive into the high-stakes world of MedTech leadership, where visionary thinking meets patient-centered innovation. We break down why traditional CEO playbooks don’t work here—and what it really takes to drive growth, navigate regulations, and stay ahead in a…

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Regenerative Medicine: The Next Medical Revolution 35:44

11M ago35:44

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What will it take to redefine the future of medicine? This episode of HealthPadTalks explores the frontier of regenerative medicine, where stem cell research, tissue engineering, gene editing, 3D bioprinting, and nanotechnology are radically changing healthcare. As these innovations advance - sometimes in parallel, often converging - MedTech compan…

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Can We Survive the Storm? Battling Antimicrobial Resistance and Climate Change for Global Health 23:56

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and climate change are intertwined global crises. AMR, the ability of microbes to resist drugs, causes significant mortality and economic losses, while climate change exacerbates AMR by altering disease patterns and stressing healthcare systems. The convergence of these threats intensifies their impacts, particularly …

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Navigating the Future of MedTech 34:49

12M ago34:49

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MedTech companies face increasing pressure to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. The FDA is strengthening its enforcement of regulations, highlighting the need for improved compliance and operational efficiency. Growth strategies must balance financial gains from mergers and acquisitions with the need for robust technological innovation and int…

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HealthPadTalks: Exploring Future Healthcare Trends 0:35

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Welcome to HealthPadTalks, an innovative podcast exploring transformative healthcare trends. Building on HealthPad’s insightful Commentaries, they challenge conventions, spark meaningful debate, and amplify diverse ideas to inspire better patient outcomes, lower costs, and improved accessibility for all.…