WebMD Launches WebMD the Magazine

WebMD Launches WebMD the Magazine
New Consumer Health Publication Extends WebMD's Trusted Brand Offline 


ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., April 13  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WebMD Corporation today
announced the launch of WebMD the Magazine.  WebMD the Magazine is a bimonthly
publication with an initial circulation of 1 million copies that is distributed
free to patients in 85 percent of practicing physicians' waiting rooms across
the country.

"Americans turn to WebMD more than any other health information resource when
they need reliable information for themselves and their loved ones," said Wayne
T. Gattinella, President, WebMD Health. "WebMD the Magazine is uniquely
designed to reach patients in the waiting room, giving them the information
they need to have more productive conversations with their doctor."

WebMD the Magazine features health and wellness information from WebMD Health,
the health information site most visited by consumers and most recommended by
physicians. Like WebMD's award-winning web site, http://www.webmd.com/, WebMD
the Magazine presents health content in an interactive format, with quizzes
patients can take while in the waiting room and questions to discuss with their
physician. All editorial content in the magazine is medically reviewed and
approved by WebMD staff physicians.

Each issue of WebMD the Magazine will connect readers with celebrities who
share their own health-related stories and how these issues may affect others.
The premiere issue features an in-depth WebMD interview with actress/model
Brooke Shields, who shares her own experience with depression following the
birth of her daughter.

WebMD the Magazine is designed to help readers quickly access the health
information that matters to them the most. The layout is organized into
easy-to-follow sections, including:

   * Ask the Experts - Readers' questions answered by physicians
   * WebMD Wire - The latest health news
   * Worked For Me - Helpful health hints from WebMD Health users
   * Health Matters - A series of columns on specific health issues from the
     experts and editors of WebMD Health.
   * Take Me With You Cards - Unique cards that patients can tear out to
     list questions, current medications and take notes.

  ABOUT WEBMD


WebMD Corporation provides services that help physicians, consumers, providers
and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system. Our products
and services streamline administrative and clinical processes, promote
efficiency and reduce costs by facilitating information exchange, communication
and electronic transactions between healthcare participants.

WebMD Health is a leading provider of online information, educational services
and communities for physicians, consumers and employers.  WebMD Practice
Services is a leading provider of administrative, financial and clinical
software and related services to the nation's medical practices. WebMD Business
Services is a leader in payer and healthcare provider transaction processing
and reimbursement cycle management services.

All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of
historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on
WebMD's current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties,
including those described in our SEC filings. 

DATASOURCE: WebMD Corporation



CONTACT:  Jennifer Meyer, [phone], , for WebMD

Corporation



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