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Hicuity Health to Host Forefront 2022: Provider-to-Provider Telemedicine Virtual Summit

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicuity Health, the nation's leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services, announced Forefront 2022, a virtual summit dedicated to exploring provider-to-provider telemedicine. The event, scheduled for October 12 at noon EDT, will bring together industry thought leaders, experts from across the healthcare spectrum and frontline telemedicine clinicians in a variety of panel discussions focused on current solutions and future opportunities in provider-to provider (P2P) telemedicine, with a primary goal of informing and engaging the innovators and healthcare leaders charged with implementing forward-looking improvements to patient care.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicuity Health , the nation's leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services, announced Forefront 2022 , a virtual summit dedicated to exploring provider-to-provider telemedicine.
  • Forefront 2022 will highlight provider-to-provider telemedicine and explore a wide range of successful programs, drawing upon the insights of a broad range of hands-on experts.
  • Panelists will draw from direct experience in a range of telemedicine services, including tele-critical care, remote telemetry, remote patient monitoring, tele-acute care, virtual nursing, and virtual sitter.
  • "Hicuity Health developed Forefront 2022 as a platform for leadership and innovators from hospitals, health care systems, and other care delivery organizations to explore the benefits of and opportunities for provider-to-provider telemedicine," said Lou Silverman, CEO, Hicuity Health.

WebMD Health Services Partners with Fern Health

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As more than one in five Americans struggle with chronic pain, WebMD Health Services today announced a new partnership with Fern Health, a leading digital platform giving employees and health plan members the guidance and tools they need to address the underlying causes of persistent pain.

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  • Uniquely combined with WebMD Health Services certified pain coaches, individuals are supported through a self-paced digital journey via mobile and web browser-enabled applications, chats and telephone check-ins.
  • We look forward to making a difference with WebMD Health Services, their health coaches, and their customers."
  • WebMD Health Services, a part of WebMD Health Corp., has over 20 years of experience driving positive behavior changes.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, Krames, PulsePoint, The Wellness Network, SanovaWorks, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites.

Medscape Education Invites Clinicians to Connect to the Conversation With New Mental Health and Wellness Learning Center

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medscape Education, the leading destination for continuous professional development for healthcare professionals,has launched Building Bridges Between Mental Health and Wellness, a learning center focusing on mental health and wellness for both patients and clinicians.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medscape Education, the leading destination for continuous professional development for healthcare professionals,has launched Building Bridges Between Mental Health and Wellness, a learning center focusing on mental health and wellness for both patients and clinicians.
  • Guided by an expert steering committee, Building Bridges Between Mental Health and Wellness provides resources that explore the interconnectivity of mental and physical health.
  • "Mental health matters," said Hansa Bhargava, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Medscape Education.
  • When a patient has exacerbated mental health issues, there is also an impact on their physical health and risk of disease.

WebMD Acquires JIM.fr, Expanding Reach to French-Speaking Health Professionals

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

"Medscape's existing French edition, along with our robust, country-specific content, is integral to our global commitment to French-speaking health professionals.

Key Points: 
  • "Medscape's existing French edition, along with our robust, country-specific content, is integral to our global commitment to French-speaking health professionals.
  • WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company, is at the heart of the digital health revolution that is transforming the healthcare experience for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers, health plans and health systems.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, Krames, PulsePoint, The Wellness Network, SanovaWorks, MNG Health, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites.
  • WebMD, Medscape, CME Circle, Medpulse, eMedicine, MedicineNet, theheart.org and RxList are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.

WebMD Acquires JIM.fr, Expanding Reach to French-Speaking Health Professionals

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 18, 2022

"Medscape's existing French edition, along with our robust, country-specific content, is integral to our global commitment to French-speaking health professionals.

Key Points: 
  • "Medscape's existing French edition, along with our robust, country-specific content, is integral to our global commitment to French-speaking health professionals.
  • WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company, is at the heart of the digital health revolution that is transforming the healthcare experience for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers, health plans and health systems.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, Krames, PulsePoint, The Wellness Network, SanovaWorks, MNG Health, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites.
  • WebMD, Medscape, CME Circle, Medpulse, eMedicine, MedicineNet, theheart.org and RxList are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.

WebMD Health Services Partners with Wellbeats, Offering On-Demand Streaming Content

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the needs of a changing workforce, WebMD Health Services today announced a new partnership with Wellbeats, Inc., a LifeSpeak company (TSX: LSPK) and the leading provider of on-demand, virtual well-being content designed to help employers and health plans meet the challenges of supporting a remote hybrid workforce.

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  • Organizations can integrate the new programming into their current WebMD Health Services well-being platform, ensuring a seamless end-to-end experience.
  • "We are excited to partner with WebMD Health Services at this pivotal time," said Jason Von Bank,Wellbeats President and LifeSpeak COO.
  • WebMD Health Services, a part of WebMD Health Corp., has over 20 years of experience driving positive behavior changes.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, Krames, PulsePoint, The Wellness Network, SanovaWorks, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites.

WebMD Health Corp. Acquires Mercury Healthcare, Building on Leadership in Patient Engagement Solutions

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Mercury Healthcare will join WebMD Provider , WebMD's market leading consumer/physician engagement and clinical education business.

Key Points: 
  • Mercury Healthcare will join WebMD Provider , WebMD's market leading consumer/physician engagement and clinical education business.
  • WebMD, an Internet Brands company, is at the heart of the digital health revolution that is transforming the healthcare experience for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers, health plans and health systems.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, Krames, PulsePoint, The Wellness Network, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites.
  • WebMD, Medscape, CME Circle, Medpulse, eMedicine, MedicineNet, theheart.org and RxList are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.

Navigating Personal Health Technology: New WebMD Series, Your Health On Tech, Gives Consumers the Information and Insights They Need

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

"The digital health market is booming, but for many people the space can be overwhelming," said Dr. Whyte.

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  • "The digital health market is booming, but for many people the space can be overwhelming," said Dr. Whyte.
  • Each 12-minute episode features interviews with digital health experts and frames the discussion around the questions most important for consumers, i.e.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, Krames, PulsePoint, The Wellness Network, SanovaWorks, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites.
  • WebMD, Medscape, CME Circle, Medpulse, eMedicine, MedicineNet, theheart.org and RxList are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.

USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism and Internet Brands/WebMD Partnership to Support Deeper Reporting & Public Understanding of Mental and Developmental Health Issues of Children and Youth

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism and the Internet Brands/WebMD Impact Fund today announced a new partnership to support the Center's commitment to deepening reporting and public understanding of the mental and developmental health challenges of children and youth and the potentially lifelong effects of pandemic-related societal changes.

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  • "The Center for Health Journalism is honored to partner with the Internet Brands/WebMD Fund at this pivotal moment," said Michelle Levander, founding director of the Center for Health Journalism.
  • This partnership will support our efforts to provide essential knowledge to our nation's journalists, at a time when thoughtful, in-depth, investigative and explanatory reporting is more critical than ever."
  • This initiative will support webinars on the urgent issues of child and youth mental health and development.
  • The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism, founded in 2004 at the Annenberg School of Journalism, is the leading national health journalism organization focused on health equity and health disparities.

VirtualHealth and WebMD Provider Services Team Up to Deliver Krames Health Education

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

NEW YORK, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VirtualHealth, the industry-leading SaaS solution for comprehensive medical management, today announced a partnership with WebMD Provider Services, which helps health systems and plans build enduring relationships and educate individuals at every stage in their health care journey, from discovery to recovery. Together, VirtualHealth and WebMD Provider Services will enable health plans to coach their high- and rising-risk members in care management with direct access to Krames' trusted, industry-leading multimedia health information through VirtualHealth's HELIOS® platform.

Key Points: 
  • Through VirtualHealth's partnership with WebMD Provider Services, care managers will be able to provide health plan members with Krames evidence-based, medically reviewed, and motivating health education materials from within VirtualHealth's leading care management system, HELIOS.
  • WebMD Provider Services activates the member health journey through Krames print, digital, and video content integrated into care management workflows.
  • Through extensive health information audience reach, health care provider networks, medically-reviewed patient education content and deep integration into patient touchpoints, WebMD Provider Services supports health systems and payers in building deeper, enduring relationships with patients.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, Krames, PulsePoint, The Wellness Network, SanovaWorks, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites.