WebMD is the leading provider of health information services, operating a network of public and private online portals, mobile platforms, and health-focused publications. Founded in 1996, the company serves consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers, and health plans. Its mission centers on bringing objective, trustworthy, and accurate health information to the public.
The company operates several distinct properties. WebMD serves as a consumer-facing health information site, while Medscape targets physicians and healthcare professionals. Other owned sites include MedicineNet, eMedicine, RxList, theheart.org (focused on cardiovascular health), and Medscape Education, an educational platform for healthcare professionals. The WebMD Health Network is described as the most recognized and trusted brand of health information on the internet.
WebMD employs over 3,000 people across its operations, which span the healthcare information, consumer health, medical education, and pharmaceuticals verticals. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
