Healthwise's current operating assets will become part of WebMD Ignite, creating an industry-leading healthcare growth and engagement platform serving 650+ healthcare organizationsNEWARK, N.J., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and a leader in health information services for consumers, physicians and other healthcare professionals, today announced it has joined forces with Healthwise, Incorporated, the patient and member health education and engagement company, through the acquisition of Healthwise's current operating assets.Healthwise delivers a powerful offering of consumer health content to help healthcare organizations engage with and educate patients and members in their healthcare journey – ultimately reducing costs of care while empowering patients and improving quality. This market-leading curriculum forms the backbone of an impressive suite of solutions that enables health systems and health plans to meet patients and members where they are, whether through care management platforms, at the point of care, or digitally through online patient portals.Healthwise's operating assets — including content, products, technology, client relationships and certain trademarks — will join WebMD Ignite, WebMD's market-leading healthcare growth and engagement division serving health organizations, healthcare professionals, providers and payers. WebMD Ignite is transforming the healthcare ecosystem by driving personalization, championing education, and connecting at every touchpoint along the health journey."The addition of Healthwise's business increases our already significant scale in content, technology, data and AI," said Ann Bilyew, Executive Vice President, Health, and President, Healthcare Solutions Group at Internet Brands. "The addition of Healthwise's assets to Ignite Education will accelerate our ability to create engagement solutions that are deeply personalized and that are delivered in the moments that matter. With these expansive, industry-leading resources, we are the dominant provider of engagement and education solutions for healthcare."A deeper relationship with members, patients, and consumers to enable better outcomesThis asset purchase is another step toward improving U.S

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Surgeon General's report Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being revealed that 76% of American workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition and 81% said they will be looking for workplaces that support mental health in the future. Recognizing the impact of mental health on employee productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism and well-being, WebMD Health Services today has announced the expansion of our health coaching programs to include mental health coaching. This new program furthers our commitment to supporting employee mental and emotional health with easy access to individualized one-on-one support for mental and emotional well-being.The new mental health coaching service provides an intervention to individuals who are moderate and high acuity for factors that impact mental and emotional well-being. Mental health coaches provide a broad range of support including stress management techniques, depression and anxiety, alcohol and drug abuse, trauma recovery, bereavement, grief or loss, coping with chronic conditions, education on lifestyle behavior changes that can improve mental health, screening for mental health symptoms, and guidance to relevant resources and referrals

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 77% of large companies report an increase in the mental health needs among their workforce, and another 16% anticipate that mental health needs will continue to increase in the future.1 In particular, loneliness and a lack of social connection are growing concerns in the workforce. Statistics show that even before 2020 and the onset of the pandemic, about half of U.S. adults reported experiencing measurable levels of loneliness.2 In a report about this growing problem, U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, discusses how loneliness can significantly impact not only our mental health, but our physical health, too.WebMD Health Services , a leader in holistic wellbeing solutions, and a part of Internet Brands' WebMD Health Corp., today announced a new partnership with Togetherall, the leading online mental and emotional health community providing clinically moderated peer-to-peer support that empowers individuals to anonymously seek and provide mental health support.The new offering, available through WebMD ONE , provides a safe space that allows an individual to engage anonymously, creating an environment for people to be authentic, with themselves and others, about their mental health