WebMD Launches New Magazine

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.

CONTACT: Jennifer Meyer, +1-212-624-3912, jmeyer@webmd.net, for WebMDCorporation

Web site: http://www.webmd.com/