Recent Press Releases
Ivan Oransky, MD, Recognized Leader in Medical Publishing, Joins Medscape as Vice President, Editorial
December 04 — Medscape, the leading source of clinical news, health information, and point-of-care tools for healthcare professionals, today announced that Ivan Oransky, MD, a recognized leader in medical journalism, has joined the organization as Vice President, Editorial.
WebMD Announces Health Heroes
November 02 — WebMD today announced the winners of this year’s Health Hero Awards, focusing on the accomplishments and contributions of researchers, health care professionals, and advocates who are helping to transform the impact of cancer.
Steven Zatz Joins WebMD Board of Directors
October 11 — WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company, today announced that Steven Zatz, M.D., is joining WebMD’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Where Would Your Physician Go For Care?
September 19 — Medscape, the leading source of clinical news, health information, and point-of-care tools for physicians, today announced the results of Medscape Physicians’ Choice: Top Hospitals for Serious Conditions and Procedures (non-cancer) and Medscape Physicians’ Choice: Top Hospitals for Cancer Treatment.
WebMD Health Services Adds meQ Empower, a Solution to Develop Resilient Leaders
September 10 — WebMD Health Services today announced the launch of a new well-being solution, meQ Empower, designed to help employers create an agile, adaptive, and high-performing culture by enabling managers and leaders to build resilient and agile teams and organizations.
Internet Brands’ WebMD Acquires Benelux’s MediQuality
August 02 — WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and the leader in health information services for consumers and physicians, today announced that it has acquired MediQuality, the leading digital and online provider of information for health care professionals in Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg).
WebMD Health Services Adds Financial Wellness Solution to Well-Being Portfolio
August 02 — ebMD Health Services, a subsidiary of WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company, today announced the launch of a new solution that helps employees and health plan members become better educated about their financial challenges.
Internet Brands’ WebMD Acquires Vitals Consumer Services Division
August 01 — WebMD, an Internet Brands company, today announced that it has acquired Vitals Consumer Services Division from MDx Medical, Inc.
John Whyte, MD, to Join WebMD as Chief Medical Officer
July 25 — WebMD, an Internet Brands company, today announced that John Whyte, MD, MPH, will join WebMD as Chief Medical Officer.
WebMD and Tencent Partner to Deliver Medical Information in China
July 24 — WebMD, an Internet Brands company and the leading online health information resource in the U.S., and Tencent, one of China’s largest technology companies, today announced a partnership that will bring WebMD’s trusted, high-quality original health content to hundreds of millions of Chinese people through Tencent’s digital platforms.
Medscape Report Finds Physicians Are Sexually Harassed On the Job
June 13 — A new report from Medscape finds that more than 1 in 10 female physicians and 16% of female residents have experienced sexual harassment within the past three years.
Internet Brands' WebMD Acquires Jobson Healthcare Information
June 11 — WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and the leader in health information services for consumers and physicians, today announced that it has acquired Jobson Healthcare Information (JHI), a leading provider of information, education and marketing services in key healthcare markets.
Medscape Education Launches Medscape 360: New Immersive Solutions Have Power to Transform How Physicians Learn
May 22 — Medscape Education has launched Medscape 360™, a new suite of immersive learning solutions that responds to the needs of a changing healthcare environment that demands that Continuing Medical Education (CME) solutions improve engagement, increase knowledge retention, and promote measurable improvements in patient care.
WebMD Health Services Earns NCQA Accreditations, Certification Recognizes Highest Quality Standards for Health Information and Services
April 23 — WebMD Health Services, a subsidiary of WebMD Health Corp., has earned two industry-leading accreditations for its well-being and disease management programs and a certification for its health information products from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
WebMD Health Services Achieves HITRUST CSF Certification to Further Mitigate Risk in Third-Party Privacy, Security, and Compliance
April 13 — WebMD Health Services, a subsidiary of WebMD Health Corp., announced it has achieved HITRUST CSF Certification.
Medscape's 8th Annual Physician Compensation Report Finds Modest Increase in Physician Pay Overall, But Little Change in Gender and Racial Pay Gaps
April 11 — Salaries for U.S. physicians edged higher this past year, with compensation increasing modestly for most specialties, while jumping 16% for psychiatrists.
WebMD Launches Redesigned, State-of-the-Art Symptom Checker
April 05 — WebMD has launched a new version of its iconic WebMD Symptom Checker.
Medscape Partners with the American College of Cardiology to Improve Prevention, Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
March 06 — Medscape is announcing a partnership with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) that is designed to provide physicians and other health care professionals with clinical insights and expert perspectives on the changing landscape of cardiology.
Searches for Cold and Flu Symptoms Up Sharply on WebMD's Symptom Checker As Consumers Look for Guidance
February 28 — In one of the worst flu seasons in years, during which search rates for cold and flu on WebMD’s Symptom Checker™ mirrored the magnitude of the misery felt by millions nationwide, the most recent data suggest that the flu is winding down.
Mental Health Concerns Not a Focus in Preparing High School Students for College Despite Increased Risks
January 25 — ost parents do not focus on preparing their children for the mental health issues they may face when transitioning to college or other post-secondary school, according to a new survey from WebMD/Medscape and The Jed Foundation (JED), “Preparing for College: The Mental Health Gap.”
Chloe Fernandez, Kavya Kopparapu, Lauren Singer, and Donna Magid, MD, MEd, Receive WebMD Health Hero Awards
January 23 — WebMD Health Corp., the leading source of health information, celebrated the accomplishments of four extraordinary people who are meeting health and medical challenges head-on and working tirelessly to solve them through ingenuity and dedication during its annual Health Hero Awards event in New York City.
Majority of U.S. Physicians Say They're Burned Out or Depressed
January 17 — Nearly two-thirds of U.S. physicians report feeling burned out, depressed – or both – with one in three physicians admitting that their feelings of depression have an impact on how they relate to patients and colleagues, according to the first Medscape National Report on Physician Burnout and Depression.