Healthcare

Medical clinics, dental practices, pharmacies, and hospitals use background music to reduce patient anxiety, improve perceived wait times, and create a calming environment. Healthcare businesses are not exempt from music licensing requirements — a principle confirmed by US courts in ASCAP v. dental practice cases.

Venue Types in the Healthcare Industry

Music Licensing for Healthcare

Businesses in the healthcare industry playing recorded music in public-facing spaces must hold licences from the relevant collecting societies in their country. The exact organisations and fees depend on the country of operation and the specific venue type.

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Royalty-Free Music for Healthcare

Track Studios provides business music with an AI-generated catalog not registered with any collecting society. Healthcare businesses using the included catalog are not invoiced by STIM, GEMA, PRS, ASCAP, BMI, or other PROs.

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-01