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Biography

Executive Director, Editorial at WebMD/Medscape leading coverage of teams breaking news, primary care, women's health, men's health, pediatrics; science and innovation; and COVID-19. News pitches should be directed to team leads and editors at WebMD and Medscape. Former health and science journalist at the Los Angeles Times and Bloomberg News. Finalist for Pulitzer Prize in explanatory journalism for series on health care in California. Former media relations director at r UCLA Geffen School of Medicine and California Health Care Foundation.

Content

Total articles 7

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  Computer Chips Could Become a New Commodity on Futures Markets

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  Mar. 26, 2023

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  Data Mining Helps Hospitals Pry Fees from Patients

  By David Olmos Verified

  May. 06, 2010

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  Dental Firm a Boon or Bane for Poor?

  By David Olmos Verified

  Sep. 16, 1997

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Company Info

WebMD

WebMD is a prominent provider of health information services, blending healthcare and technology. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, the company serves consumers, healthcare professionals, and institutions through its digital platforms. WebMD's flagship website attracts over 20 million monthly visitors, offering resources like symptom checkers and wellness content. The WebMD Symptom Checker app allows users to assess symptoms and receive care recommendations. For healthcare professionals, WebMD offers a range of solutions, including Medscape, which provides continuing medical education and clinical reference tools for over 1.6 million healthcare professionals. WebMD Envoy facilitates electronic data interchange for claims processing and eligibility verification, while WebMD Practice Services delivers practice management software for scheduling and billing. The company also partners with media and tech platforms to distribute its health content, enhancing its reach and impact in the digital health space.