Recent Press Releases
WebMD Ignite and Freshpaint Bring a Privacy-First Approach to High-Performance Healthcare Marketing
October 23 — WebMD Ignite, a full-service growth partner for organizations across the healthcare industry, announced a strategic partnership with Freshpaint, a healthcare privacy platform that allows healthcare providers to continue doing high-performance marketing while protecting patient privacy.
WebMD Announces 16th Annual 2023 Health Heroes
October 10 — WebMD announced today the winners of the 2023 WebMD 16th annual Health Heroes Awards, which includes 4 categories: Lifelong Advocate, Patient Pioneer, Selfless Survivor and Driving Force. This year’s theme is activism and patient involvement. The winners were involved in disease-based research through awareness, activism or their own nonprofit organizations.
James Spina to Retire as Editor-In-Chief of 20/20 Magazine
October 03 — Jobson Optical Group announced today that James Spina, SVP of Editorial and Editor-in-Chief of 20/20 Magazine will be retiring at the end of 2023.
167 Health Systems Honored in the 2023-2024 WebMD Choice Awards
September 17 — Annual awards recognize best-in-class health systems based on patient and provider preferences in their local area
Medscape Kicks Off Virtual Live Event Series Medscape Masters
September 05 — This fall's triple threat of COVID-19, flu and adult RSV has prompted new warnings for the medical community. On September 19, Medscape editors will host the first event in its all-new series, "Medscape Masters," in which experts address the most pressing current medical issues.
Medscape Education Announces Launch of Educational Series on Vector-Borne Illness
August 21 — Medscape Education, the leading source of continuing medical education, clinical news, health information, and point-of-care tools for healthcare professionals (HCPs), announces the launch of four continuing medical education (CME) programs awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Division of Vector-Borne Diseases.
WebMD Health Services Completes Acquisition of Limeade
August 09 — WebMD Health Services, a leader in holistic well-being solutions, and a part of Internet Brands' WebMD Health Corp., the leader in health information services for consumers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Limeade, an immersive employee well-being company.
Medscape Education Launches 20th Older Driver Safety Educational Program
August 09 — Medscape Education's older driver safety educational program, supported by a contract with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), US Dept. of Transportation, has now launched its 20th educational activity. The educational series from Medscape Education, a division of WebMD, has amassed more than 345,000 healthcare professional (HCP) learners.
Medscape Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology
June 12 — Medscape Oncology and American Society of Clinical Oncology Collaborate to Offer Cancer-Specific Training to Multidisciplinary Members of the Oncology Care Team
WebMD Health Services To Acquire Limeade
June 07 — WebMD Health Services, a leader in holistic well-being solutions, and a part of WebMD Health Corp., today announced its intent to acquire Limeade, an immersive employee well-being company.
WebMD Ignite is a full-service growth partner for organizations across the healthcare industry
April 16 — WebMD announced the launch of a new brand today called WebMD Ignite, which offers a comprehensive array of healthcare solutions that kickstart healthcare organizations’ efforts to improve engagement and fuel growth through every stage of the healthcare journey, from discovery to recovery.
Medscape Physician Compensation Report: Salaries Continue to Rise as Gender Gap Narrows; Largest Difference for Women Seen in Primary Care
April 13 — For the first time in five years, the gender disparity in physician salaries narrowed, with the most significant change seen in primary care, according to the results of the 2023 Medscape Physician Compensation Report.
WebMD Kicks Off Sleep Awareness Week with Video Special on the Importance of Sleep
March 13 — One-third of U.S. adults report that they usually don’t get enough sleep, according to the CDC. Not getting the recommended amount of sleep (seven or more hours per night), for even one night can impact the way we feel, focus and fulfill our responsibilities throughout the day.
Medscape Expands Global Reach with Acquisition of Health Information Platform Grupo SANED
March 07 — WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and a leader in health information services for physicians, other healthcare professionals and consumers, today announced that it has acquired Grupo SANED, Spain's leader in health and medical information services.
You Have the Power to Control Your Heart Disease Risk: Learn How to Manage Your Risk in New Book by WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. John Whyte
February 08 — The leading cause of death in America can be prevented. With 80% of heart disease caused by lifestyle, changing habits and learning other heart-healthy strategies can give you the control you need to change your life
WebMD Health Services Expands Global Reach of WebMD ONE Well-Being Program
February 06 — WebMD Health Services today announced an expansion of its WebMD ONE well-being program to include more than 190 countries across Europe, the Far East, and Latin America. This most recent expansion includes human-translated versions in Arabic, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Slovakian, and more.
Efforts to Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in the Workplace Falling Short, New WebMD Health Services Survey Finds
February 01 — Efforts to Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in the Workplace Falling Short, New WebMD Health Services Survey Finds
Medscape Physician Burnout and Depression Report: Burnout Worsening, Depression Increasing
January 26 — Medscape Physician Burnout and Depression Report: Burnout Worsening, Depression Increasing
MEDSCAPE SURVEY FINDS REASONS PAXLOVID IS UNDERPRESCRIBED FOR THOSE 65 AND OLDER, DESPITE ITS EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST COVID COMPLICATIONS
January 11 — MEDSCAPE SURVEY FINDS REASONS PAXLOVID IS UNDERPRESCRIBED FOR THOSE 65 AND OLDER, DESPITE ITS EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST COVID COMPLICATIONS
USATF, Bobby Kersee, and WebMD Unveil Details About First-ever LA Grand Prix Track Festival
January 03 — USATF, Bobby Kersee, and WebMD Unveil Details About First-ever LA Grand Prix Track Festival