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Who is WebMD?

WebMD is a leading provider of health information services to consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and health-focused publications. WebMD Health, our primary public portal for consumers, and our other consumer portals, help consumers take an active role in managing their health by providing objective healthcare and lifestyle information.

Medscape from WebMD, our primary public portal for physicians and healthcare professionals, helps physicians and healthcare professionals improve their clinical knowledge and practice of medicine.
Our private portals enable employees and health plan members to make more informed benefit, treatment and provider decisions.
In addition to our online presence, we also have a Publishing Services segment that provides complementary offline health content. These publications include The Little Blue Book, a physician directory, ACP Medicine and ACS Surgery: Principles of Practice, our medical reference textbooks, and WebMD the Magazine, a consumer publication launched in early 2005 that we distribute free of charge to physician office waiting rooms.

What is WebMD's relationship to HLTH Corporation ?

HLTH Corporation is our controlling stockholder. Our business is a segment of HLTH Corporation's business and is included in HLTH Corporation's consolidated financial statements. HLTH Corporation owns approximately 84% of the outstanding shares of all classes of common stock, giving it approximately 97% of the combined voting power of our outstanding common stock. HLTH Corporation has the ability to direct the election of all of the members of our Board of Directors, and to determine the outcome of all matters submitted to the vote of our stockholders.

WebMD has entered into corporate, services and tax sharing agreements with HLTH Corporation. These agreements are described in our IPO Prospectus dated September 28, 2005 on file with the SEC.

Why did WebMD's parent company, Emdeon Corporation, change its name to HLTH Corporation?

Our parent company, Emdeon Corporation changed its name to HLTH Corporation in connection with the sale of 52% of its Emdeon Business Services segment; the Company agreed that Emdeon Business Services would own the Emdeon brand and that the Company would change its corporate name. The new name, HLTH Corporation, formally took effect on May 21, 2007. In choosing the new name, they looked for something that they could own with respect to copyrights and URLs, and one that their investors would recognize. The change affects only their corporate name and not the names of their business segments. We will continue to use "WebMD" as our corporate name and primary brand for our products and services.

When did WebMD go public? At what price?

WebMD went public on September 29, 2005. The IPO price was $17.50

What is WebMD's ticker symbol? Where are your shares traded?

Shares of our Class A common stock are listed on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol WBMD. Our Class B common stock is not publicly traded.

What is the difference between WebMD's Class A and Class B common stock?

We have two classes of authorized common stock: Class A common stock which is publicly traded and Class B common stock, all of which is owned by our Parent, HLTH Corporation. Holders of our Class A common stock generally will have identical rights to holders of our Class B common stock, except that holders of our Class A common stock will be entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted on by stockholders, while holders of our Class B common stock will be entitled to five votes per share on all matters to be voted on by stockholders.

When was WebMD incorporated?

We were incorporated in Delaware in May 2005 under the name WebMD Health Corp.

Does WebMD distribute dividends or have a Direct Stock Purchase Plan?

We have never declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock. We intend to retain all future earnings to finance future growth and, therefore, do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. WebMD does not offer a Direct Stock Purchase Plan.

How can I invest in WebMD?

You can purchase shares of WebMD Class A common stock through a brokerage or a stock purchase service of your choice.

Who is WebMD's transfer agent? When should I contact them?

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company is WebMD's transfer agent and can be reached at (800) 937-5449. Registered Stockholders who have physical stock certificates should contact American Stock Transfer & Trust Company in the event of a name change, a change of address or if their certificate has been lost or stolen. Additionally, if a registered holder has not received a Proxy Statement and Card and Annual Report in advance of the Annual Meeting, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company is the appropriate contact.

What is WebMD's fiscal year end

WebMD's fiscal year is based on the calendar year. The last day of the fiscal year is December 31.

How many employees does WebMD have?

As of December 31, 2006, we had approximately 1,025 employees

Where are WebMD's corporate headquarters located?

WebMD's corporate headquarters are located at 111 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011. The main number is 212-624-3700.

How do I get a copy of WebMD the Magazine?

For a copy, please email: magazineeditor@webmd.net.

When is the WebMD Annual Stockholders' Meeting?

Our annual stockholders' meeting will be held September 18, 2007. More details will follow.

How can I contact Media Relations?

If you are a reporter, please contact the Media Department by calling or emailing Jennifer Newman at 212-624-3700 and newman@webmd.net.

How can I contact Investor Relations?

You can contact Investor Relations by calling Risa Fisher at 212-624-3817.