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WebMD Acquires The Wellness Network, Expanding Point-of-Care Services to Health Systems and Hospitals

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Our library of health education videos, Healthclips, covers thousands of topics in 24 therapeutic areas, and is used with patients and caregivers in over 2000 hospitals and health systems.

Key Points: 
  • Our library of health education videos, Healthclips, covers thousands of topics in 24 therapeutic areas, and is used with patients and caregivers in over 2000 hospitals and health systems.
  • WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands Company, is the leading provider of health information services, serving patients, physicians, health care professionals, employers, and health plans through our public and private online portals, mobile platforms, and health-focused publications.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, 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 Corp. Announces New Editorial Advisory Board

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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The Board will serve as a sounding board and offer on-the-ground insights for medical and health editors at WebMD and WebMD's professional brand, Medscape, while also providing perspectives on cutting-edge treatments and emerging health trends.

Key Points: 
  • The Board will serve as a sounding board and offer on-the-ground insights for medical and health editors at WebMD and WebMD's professional brand, Medscape, while also providing perspectives on cutting-edge treatments and emerging health trends.
  • WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands Company, is the leading provider of health information services, serving patients, physicians, health care professionals, employers, and health plans through public and private online portals, mobile platforms, and health-focused publications.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus 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 MGP, Ltd., Building on Medscape UK Platform for Health Professionals

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
WebMD, Health, Medscape, MedicineNet, RxList, eMedicine, Companies, Medical encyclopedia

Medscape and its affiliate network of platforms currently reach over 5 million physicians worldwide, of which over 4 million are outside the US.

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  • Medscape and its affiliate network of platforms currently reach over 5 million physicians worldwide, of which over 4 million are outside the US.
  • "MGP and Medscape have the trust and the engagement of hundreds of thousands of UK healthcare professionals, driving clinical behaviour change.
  • For more information, please visit: www.mgp.co.uk .\nWebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands Company, is the leading provider of health information services, serving patients, physicians, health care professionals, employers, and health plans through our public and private online portals, mobile platforms, and health-focused publications.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites.

Medscape Physician Compensation Report Shows Salaries Held Steady, Despite Pandemic

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Friday, April 16, 2021
Articles, Health informatics, Health, Technology, Assistive technology, Telehealth, Medscape, eMedicine

However, the combination of government pandemic relief programs, staff reductions, capitation plans which continued to pay physicians, and reimbursement for telemedicine visits blunted the impact.

Key Points: 
  • However, the combination of government pandemic relief programs, staff reductions, capitation plans which continued to pay physicians, and reimbursement for telemedicine visits blunted the impact.
  • "Our report shows that many were able to pivot to use telemedicine and focus on tactics that would protect their practices.
  • "\nThe 2021 Medscape Physician Compensation Survey was completed by 17,903 physicians representing 29 specialty areas, including Medscape members and nonmembers.
  • Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the most robust and integrated medical information and educational tools.

WebMD launches WebMD PracticePro, the most comprehensive patient engagement solution for medical practices

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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With 76 million monthly website visitors to WebMD.com and unprecedented domain authority, WebMD PracticePro is uniquely positioned to boost a practice's online visibility.

Key Points: 
  • With 76 million monthly website visitors to WebMD.com and unprecedented domain authority, WebMD PracticePro is uniquely positioned to boost a practice's online visibility.
  • The company's comprehensive platform enables doctors to be discovered by more patients online and engage patients throughout the patient journey.
  • As an all-inclusive, fully-integrated solution, WebMD PracticePro helps medical practices:
    Attract patients with a Customized Website, SEO, Online Search Marketing, Social Media Services, Reputation Management and Listing Management.
  • WebMD, Medscape, CME Circle, Medpulse, eMedicine, MedicineNet, theheart.org , and RxList are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.

WebMD Announces 2021 Health Heroes: Frontline workers, a teenage entrepreneur, and a former fashion executive who are making a difference in communities impacted by COVID-19

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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Now in its 14th year, the awards honor the everyday heroes who risk their own health and safety to make a difference in communities impacted by COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its 14th year, the awards honor the everyday heroes who risk their own health and safety to make a difference in communities impacted by COVID-19.
  • These essential workers are "the backbone of our society," says Judy Monroe, MD, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, prIME Oncology, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus 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 Announces New Effort to Combat Vaccine Misinformation

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
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NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With misinformation continuing to undermine public confidence in the Covid-19 vaccines, WebMD today announced that it has launched the WebMD Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation Center to help combat inaccuracies with facts.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --With misinformation continuing to undermine public confidence in the Covid-19 vaccines, WebMD today announced that it has launched the WebMD Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation Center to help combat inaccuracies with facts.
  • The Center features articles and videos on topics including vaccine myths and how they take root , public health challenges , and the role of social media in misinformation.
  • Medscape, a division of WebMD Health Corp. and the leading source of medical news and information for healthcare professionals globally, will feature content and resources at its Covid-19 Resource Center , including vaccine overviews, late stage vaccine development updates, and news on vaccine research.
  • WebMD, Medscape, CME Circle, Medpulse, eMedicine, MedicineNet, theheart.org , and RxList are among the trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.

Medscape Education Awarded Health and Human Services (HHS) Contract to Support Clinicians' Use of Telemedicine During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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Medscape Education is the leading destination for continuing education for healthcare professionals in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Medscape Education is the leading destination for continuing education for healthcare professionals in the U.S.
  • Content will also explore how to effectively interact with patients and families using telemedicine, as well as non-clinical subjects, including types of telemedicine platforms available.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, prIME Oncology, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus 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.

CDC Awards Medscape Education Three Contracts to Develop Medical Education Programming Addressing Major Public Health Needs

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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A division of Medscape, Medscape Education is the leading destination for continuous professional development for HCPs.

Key Points: 
  • A division of Medscape, Medscape Education is the leading destination for continuous professional development for HCPs.
  • Medscape Education will develop educational programming for physicians and nurses designed to educate their immunocompromised patients about preventative measures to avoid IMIs.
  • Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the most robust and integrated medical information and educational tools.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, prIME Oncology, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus Health, MedicineNet, eMedicineHealth, RxList, OnHealth, Medscape Education, and other owned WebMD sites.

WebMD Polls: Two-thirds Rank Candidates' Healthcare Plans and COVID-19 Strategy 'Very Important' Factors in How They Plan to Vote

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 2, 2020
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Click here for more information: https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201002/webmd-poll-health-care-pandemic...

Key Points: 
  • Click here for more information: https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20201002/webmd-poll-health-care-pandemic...
    "This country is facing serious issues related to health and healthcare.
  • More than twice as many clinicians said they prefer former Vice President Joe Biden's healthcare plan to President Trump's.
  • The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, Jobson Healthcare Information, prIME Oncology, MediQuality, Frontline, Vitals Consumer Services, Aptus 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.