Recent Press Releases
WebMD Predicts Cold and Flu Symptoms to Rise During Holiday Season
December 18 — Using a combination of geo-location data and self-reported information from consumers experiencing influenza-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and cough, WebMD, the leading source of health information, predicts South Central, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest, and Southeast regions will experience the highest levels of cold and flu in the country between December 25 and January 1.
WebMD Announces 2017 Health Hero Awards Recipients
November 07 — WebMD, the leading source of health information, today announced the winners of its 2017 Health Hero Awards.
Patient Prejudice: New Survey Finds Bias Toward Doctors, Nurses
October 18 — A majority of doctors (59%) say they confront bias from patients, including offensive remarks about gender, age, race and ethnicity, according to a new survey.
Internet Brands, a KKR Portfolio Company, Successfully Completes Cash Tender Offer for Shares of WebMD
September 15 — WebMD Health Corp. ("WebMD") (NASDAQ:WBMD) and Internet Brands, a KKR portfolio company, announced today the successful completion of the previously announced cash tender offer.
WebMD Health Corp. Provides Notice of Fundamental Change / Change in Control to Holders of its Convertible Notes In Connection with the Completed Merger
September 15 — Holders of Notes should read carefully the Fundamental Change Notice or Change in Control Notice, as applicable, regarding their conversion rights in connection with the Fundamental Change or Change in Control.
Internet Brands, a KKR Portfolio Company, Announces Extension of Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of WebMD
September 06 — Internet Brands, a KKR portfolio company, announced today that its affiliates, MH Sub I, LLC (“MH Sub I”) and Diagnosis Merger Sub, Inc. (“Diagnosis Merger Sub”), have extended the expiration date of the previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of WebMD Health Corp.
Advanced Breast Cancer: Courage, Comfort and Care with Robin Roberts Premieres on WebMD
August 15 — Today, WebMD released Advanced Breast Cancer: Courage, Comfort and Care with Robin Roberts, a five-part video series developed in partnership with Roberts and her independent production company, Rock'n Robin Productions.
Internet Brands, a KKR Portfolio Company, Announces Commencement of the Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of WebMD
August 07 — Internet Brands, a KKR portfolio company, announced today the commencement of a cash tender offer to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of WebMD Health Corp.
WebMD Health Corp. Provides Notice of Anticipated Make-Whole Fundamental Change / Make Whole Change of Control to Holders of its Convertible Notes
August 07 — WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD) (the "Company") today provided notice that it anticipates that a Make-Whole Fundamental Change.
WebMD To Be Acquired By KKR's Internet Brands
July 24 — WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD), the leading source of health information, and Internet Brands, a KKR portfolio company, today announced that Internet Brands has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WebMD in a transaction valued at approximately $2.8 billion.
WebMD Provides Preliminary Second Quarter Financial Results
July 24 — WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD), the leading source of health information, today announced preliminary financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2017.
'In Their Own Words: Moving Beyond Migraine with Robin Roberts' Premieres on WebMD
June 26 — Today, WebMD released In Their Own Words: Moving Beyond Migraine with Robin Roberts, a new five-part video series that sheds light on the debilitating nature of migraine and the impact it has on all aspects of a sufferer's personal and professional life.
WebMD to Webcast Annual Meeting of Stockholders
May 24 — As previously announced, WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD) will be holding its Annual Meeting of Stockholders beginning at 9:30 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, June 1, 2017 , at W New York - Union Square , 201 Park Avenue South , New York , New York.
WebMD Health Services Adds meQuilibrium Resilience Solution to Well-Being Portfolio
May 17 — WebMD Health Services today announced the launch of a new well-being solution designed to help consumers gain the skills and tools they need to improve their ability to manage stress and successfully respond to life's challenges.
WebMD Reports First Quarter Financial Results and Reaffirms 2017 Guidance
May 02 — WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD), the leading source of health information, today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
WebMD Announces First Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
April 10 — WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD) will release financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017 at approximately 4:00 pm (ET) on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
Medscape's Annual Physician Compensation Report Reveals Significant Increases in Job Satisfaction and a Slight Improvement in the Gender Pay Gap
April 05 — Despite a workday filled with "too many rules and regulations" and hours spent on paperwork, nearly 8 in 10 U.S. physicians would choose medicine again as a career, according to the results of the 2017 Medscape Physician Compensation Report.
Endocrine Society and Medscape Partner to Bring Endocrine Expertise to Clinicians Worldwide
March 31 — The Endocrine Society and Medscape announced today a new partnership that brings together the Society's expertise and Medscape's innovative, peer-to-peer digital platforms and award-winning content to provide clinicians with the latest guidance and most relevant insights on diagnosing and treating diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, infertility, and other endocrine disorders.
WebMD and Scripps Translational Science Institute Launch Study to Understand Factors That Contribute to Healthy Pregnancies
March 20 — WebMD and Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) today announced a new investigative study designed to improve researchers' and health care professionals' understanding of what contributes to healthy pregnancies and positive pregnancy outcomes.
Baylor College of Medicine Pediatric Experts to Provide Expertise on Crowdsourced Clinical Questions on Medscape Consult™
March 13 — Baylor College of Medicine and Medscape, the leading source of medical news and information for physicians, today announced a partnership that will connect Baylor College of Medicine pediatricians with physicians using Medscape Consult™.
Have a Health-Related Question? WebMD Will Provide the Answer -- Just Ask Alexa
March 07 — Beginning today, users of Amazon Alexa devices can ask questions about health-related topics, including conditions, drugs, medical tests, side effects, symptoms and treatments. In response, WebMD will provide physician-reviewed, medically appropriate answers in plain, accessible language.
WebMD Announces Exploration Of Strategic Alternatives
February 16 — WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD), the leading source of health information, today announced that its Board of Directors, working together with its management team and legal and financial advisors, has commenced a process to explore and evaluate potential strategic alternatives focused on maximizing shareholder value.
WebMD Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Financial Results
February 16 — WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD), the leading source of health information, today announced fourth quarter and full year financial results for 2016.
WebMD Announces Fourth Quarter Earnings Release Date And Conference Call
January 19 — WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD) will release financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2016 at approximately 4:00 pm (ET) on Thursday, February 16, 2017.
Ian G. Banwell Joins WebMD's Board of Directors
January 13 — WebMD Health Corp. (NASDAQ: WBMD) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ian G. Banwell to WebMD's Board.