WebMD Acquires The Wellness Network, Expanding Point-Of-Care Consumer Education Services To Health Systems

WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company, acquired The Wellness Network, a multiplatform company focused on point-of-care, video-based consumer education for hospitals and health systems. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

The acquisition builds on the core competencies of WebMD's digital and online patient education solutions with The Wellness Network's suite of point-of-care, video-based programming supporting consumer engagement and post-discharge adherence. The Wellness Network's solutions span multiple formats including bedside television, online and tablet as well as mobile and telehealth applications. The Wellness Network currently offers five targeted hospital . . .