Financial Summary

Revenue for the third quarter was $111.6 million, compared to $96.8 million in the prior year period, an increase of 15%. Earnings before interest, taxes, non-cash and other items ("Adjusted EBITDA") for the third quarter was $33.1 million or $0.56 per share, compared to $25.5 million or $0.43 per share in the prior year period, an increase of 30%.

Income from continuing operations for the third quarter was $12.6 million or $0.21 per share, compared to $10.0 million or $0.17 per share in the prior year period. Income from discontinued operations was $0.2 million in the third quarter, compared to $0.8 million in the prior year period. Net income for the third quarter was $12.8 million or $0.21 per share, compared to $10.8 million or $0.18 per share in the prior year period.

WebMD's print directory business, Little Blue Book, was sold on September 30, 2009 and is reflected as a discontinued operation in the Company's financial statements for current and prior periods.

Public portal advertising and sponsorship revenue was $89.4 million for the third quarter, compared to $74.7 million in the prior year period, an increase of 20%. Traffic to the WebMD Health Network continued to grow strongly, reaching an average of 59.2 million unique users per month and total traffic of 1.4 billion page views during the third quarter, increases of 19% and 27%, respectively, from a year ago. In the third quarter, 1.6 million continuing medical education (CME) programs were completed on the WebMD Professional Network, an increase of 25% from the prior year period.

Private portal services revenue was $22.2 million for the third quarter compared to $22.1 million in the prior year period. The revenue and base of large employers and health plans utilizing WebMD's private Health and Benefits portals during the third quarter were comparable with the prior year period.

WebMD's third quarter results released today do not reflect the recently completed merger with HLTH Corporation, its former parent company, which was completed after the end of the quarter.

WebMD Launches New Consumer Health Portal in the UK

WebMD launched its first consumer health portal outside the U.S. in October. WebMD partnered with Boots, the leading pharmacy and health and beauty retailer in the UK, to launch a new health portal designed expressly for the health and wellness needs of the UK consumer. The new co-branded Boots WebMD site at www.Boots.WebMD.com features 44 condition and healthy living centers, daily health and wellness news, interactive health tools, WebMD's symptom checker, specialized health search, health videos and interactive slide shows. Mr. Gattinella said, "The site launched at the end of October to much fanfare and very positive initial user feedback in the UK. There is a large opportunity in the UK with over 20% of the estimated $30 billion of annual advertising expenditures in the UK spent online."

WebMD Launches Medscape Mobile for Physicians

In July, WebMD launched Medscape Mobile, WebMD's first mobile application for physicians. Medscape Mobile provides the most comprehensive drug information, clinical reference tools, medical news and continuing medical education on a mobile device. It is the only mobile application to deliver specialty-specific news and medical education, leveraging Medscape's assets and award winning professional editorial team. Development is underway to launch new product enhancements and additional mobile platforms including BlackBerry(R) later this year. Mr. Gattinella said, "Medscape Mobile continues to rank at the top of the App Store for medical applications, with already over 200,000 downloads since launching three months ago."

WebMD Launches Healthy Pets

In October, WebMD launched the WebMD Healthy Pets channel on WebMD.com, which provides pet owners with the latest health and wellness information to help their pets live healthier lives. WebMD Healthy Pets provides veterinarian-reviewed information on pet diet and nutrition, behavior and training, and preventive care. More than 75% of WebMD users are pet owners who also care for the health of their pets and nearly $700 million is spent annually on marketing pet supplies and services in the U.S. Mr. Gattinella said, "We continue to invest in new markets that have the opportunity to significantly expand our user base and penetrate new areas of revenue opportunity for the future."

Merger with HLTH Completed

As previously announced, WebMD and HLTH completed their merger on October 23, 2009. The applicable accounting treatment for the merger results in HLTH being treated as the acquiring entity and, as a result, the pre-acquisition consolidated financial statements of HLTH will become the historical financial statements of WebMD beginning with reporting for the fourth quarter of 2009. WebMD is furnishing, as Exhibit 99.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC by WebMD today, a copy of HLTH's financial information for the third quarter of 2009.

As of the merger closing date of October 23, 2009, WebMD had approximately $1 billion in cash and investments and had outstanding approximately $515 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible notes.

Financial Guidance

The Company reaffirmed its financial guidance for the fourth quarter and calendar year 2009 today and narrowed the ranges for its anticipated revenue and Adjusted EBITDA by raising the low end of those ranges. This financial guidance reflects the prior financial guidance for the Company's former parent, HLTH Corporation, whose historical financial statements are required to be adopted by WebMD as a result of the merger.

For 2009, WebMD expects:

    --  Total revenue to be approximately $430 million to $440 million, an
        increase of 15% to 18% over 2008;
    --  Adjusted EBITDA to be approximately $106 million to $111 million, an
        increase of 24% to 25% over 2008;

    --  Income from continuing operations to be approximately $11 million to $14
        million, or $0.22 to $0.27 per share.

These amounts represent growth of approximately 19% to 23% in public portal advertising and sponsorship revenue and approximately 2% in private portal services revenue.

Additional detail is provided in a schedule attached to this release.

Analyst and Investor Conference Call

As previously announced, WebMD will hold a conference call with investors and analysts to discuss its third quarter results at 4:45 pm (eastern) today. The call can be accessed at www.wbmd.com (in the Investor Relations section). A replay of the audio webcast will be available at the same web address.

About WebMD

WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD) is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and health-focused publications.

The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, eMedicine Health, RxList and theHeart.org.

All statements contained in this press release and the related analyst and investor conference call, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including those regarding: guidance on our future financial results and other projections or measures of our future performance; market opportunities and our ability to capitalize on them; the benefits expected from new or updated products or services and from other potential sources of additional revenue; and expectations regarding the market for investments in auction rate securities (ARS). These statements speak only as of the date of this press release, are based on our current plans and expectations, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to be different than those described in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those relating to: market acceptance of our products and services; our relationships with customers and strategic partners; changes in the markets for ARS; and changes in economic, political or regulatory conditions or other trends affecting the healthcare, Internet and information technology industries. Further information about these matters can be found in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

This press release, and the accompanying tables, include both financial measures in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, as well as certain non-GAAP financial measures. The tables attached to this press release include reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures. In addition, an "Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" is attached to this press release as Annex A.

WebMD(R), Medscape(R), eMedicine(R), MedicineNet(R), RxList(R), Subimo(R), Medsite(R), and Summex(R), are trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.

                          WEBMD HEALTH CORP.
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
            (In thousands, except per share data, unaudited)

                                 Three Months       Nine Months
                                     Ended             Ended
                                 September 30,     September 30,
                                 -------------     -------------
                                 2009     2008     2009      2008
                                 ----     ----     ----      ----

    Revenue                   $111,568  $96,797  $300,463  $263,451
    Cost of operations          41,965   34,225   117,759    97,120
    Sales and marketing         26,265   26,021    80,623    76,068
    General and administrative  15,961   14,774    45,826    42,465
    Depreciation and
     amortization                6,988    7,056    20,729    20,815
    Interest income                834    2,616     2,733     8,419
    Impairment of auction
     rate securities                 -        -         -    27,406
                                   ---      ---       ---    ------
    Income from continuing
     operations before income
     tax provision              21,223   17,337    38,259     7,996
      Income tax provision       8,622    7,375    15,469    15,308
                                 -----    -----    ------    ------
    Income (loss) from
     continuing operations      12,601    9,962    22,790    (7,312)
      Income (loss) from
       discontinued
       operations, net of tax      190      804    (5,100)    1,095
                                   ---      ---    ------     -----
    Net income (loss)          $12,791  $10,766   $17,690   $(6,217)
                               =======  =======   =======   =======

    Basic income (loss)
     per common share:
      Income (loss) from
       continuing operations     $0.22    $0.17     $0.39    $(0.13)
      Income (loss) from
       discontinued
       operations                 0.00     0.02     (0.09)     0.02
                                  ----     ----     -----      ----
    Net income (loss)            $0.22    $0.19     $0.30    $(0.11)
                                 =====    =====     =====    ======


    Diluted income (loss)
     per common share:
      Income (loss) from
       continuing operations     $0.21    $0.17     $0.39    $(0.13)
      Income (loss) from
       discontinued
       operations                 0.00     0.01     (0.09)     0.02
                                  ----     ----     -----      ----
    Net income (loss)            $0.21    $0.18     $0.30    $(0.11)
                                 =====    =====     =====    ======

    Weighted-average shares
     outstanding used in computing
     basic and diluted net
     income (loss) per common
     share:
          Basic                 57,777   57,770    57,676    57,699
                                ======   ======    ======    ======
          Diluted               58,844   59,111    58,445    57,699
                                ======   ======    ======    ======



                           WEBMD HEALTH CORP.
            CONSOLIDATED SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
            (In thousands, except per share data, unaudited)

                                          Three Months        Nine Months
                                              Ended              Ended
                                          September 30,       September 30,
                                          -------------      --------------
                                          2009     2008      2009      2008
                                          ----     ----      ----      ----
    Revenue
      Public portal advertising
       and sponsorship                  $89,414  $74,658  $232,695  $197,523
      Private portal services            22,154   22,139    67,768    65,928
                                         ------   ------    ------    ------
                                       $111,568  $96,797  $300,463  $263,451
                                       ========  =======  ========  ========
    Earnings before interest,
     taxes, non-cash and other items
     ("Adjusted EBITDA") (a)            $33,123  $25,467   $75,029   $60,191
                                        -------  -------   -------   -------
          Adjusted EBITDA per basic
           common share                   $0.57    $0.44     $1.30     $1.04
                                          -----    -----     -----     -----
          Adjusted EBITDA per
           diluted common share           $0.56    $0.43     $1.28     $1.04
                                          -----    -----     -----     -----

    Interest, taxes, non-cash and
     other items (b)
        Interest income                     834    2,616     2,733     8,419
        Depreciation and amortization    (6,988)  (7,056)  (20,729)  (20,815)
        Non-cash advertising                  -     (178)   (1,753)   (1,736)
        Non-cash stock-based
         compensation                    (5,746)  (3,512)  (17,021)  (10,657)
        Impairment of auction
         rate securities                      -        -         -   (27,406)
        Income tax provision             (8,622)  (7,375)  (15,469)  (15,308)
                                         ------   ------   -------   -------
    Income (loss) from
     continuing operations               12,601    9,962    22,790    (7,312)
        Income (loss) from
         discontinued
         operations, net of tax             190      804    (5,100)    1,095
                                            ---      ---    ------     -----
    Net income (loss)                   $12,791  $10,766   $17,690   $(6,217)
                                        =======  =======   =======   =======

    Basic income (loss) per
     common share:
        Income (loss) from
         continuing operations            $0.22    $0.17     $0.39    $(0.13)
        Income (loss) from
         discontinued operations           0.00     0.02     (0.09)     0.02
                                           ----     ----     -----      ----
    Net income (loss)                     $0.22    $0.19     $0.30    $(0.11)
                                          =====    =====     =====    ======

    Diluted income (loss) per
     common share:
        Income (loss) from
         continuing operations            $0.21    $0.17     $0.39    $(0.13)
        Income (loss) from
         discontinued operations           0.00     0.01     (0.09)     0.02
                                           ----     ----     -----      ----
    Net income (loss)                     $0.21    $0.18     $0.30    $(0.11)
                                          =====    =====     =====    ======

    Weighted-average shares
     outstanding used in computing
     per share amounts:
        Basic                            57,777   57,770    57,676    57,699
                                         ======   ======    ======    ======
        Diluted                          58,844   59,111    58,445    57,699
                                         ======   ======    ======    ======


    (a) See Annex A - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    (b) Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss)



                                   WEBMD HEALTH CORP.
                             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
                                          SHEETS
                                (In thousands, unaudited)


                             September 30, 2009   December 31, 2008
                             ------------------   -----------------
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents     $275,250          $191,659
      Accounts receivable, net        87,072            93,082
      Current portion of prepaid
       advertising                         -             1,753
      Other current assets             9,286            11,358
      Assets of discontinued
       operations                          -            12,575
                                         ---            ------
        Total current assets         371,608           310,427

    Investments                      126,564           133,563
    Property and equipment, net       52,286            54,165
    Goodwill                         208,967           208,967
    Intangible assets, net            21,416            26,237
    Other assets                      13,259            22,573
                                      ------            ------
                                    $794,100          $755,932
                                    ========          ========

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
      Accrued expenses               $31,760           $31,241
      Deferred revenue                83,861            79,613
      Due to HLTH                      1,378               427
      Liabilities of discontinued
       operations                          -             2,599
                                         ---             -----
        Total current liabilities    116,999           113,880

    Other long-term liabilities        7,539             8,334

    Stockholders' equity             669,562           633,718
                                     -------           -------
                                    $794,100          $755,932
                                    ========          ========



                                    WEBMD HEALTH CORP.
                         CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                               (In thousands, unaudited)

                                          Nine  Months Ended September 30,
                                          --------------------------------
                                              2009              2008
                                              ----              ----
    Cash flows from operating activities:
      Net income (loss)                     $17,690           $(6,217)
      Adjustments to reconcile net
       income (loss) to net cash provided
       by operating activities:
        Loss (income) from discontinued
         operations, net of tax               5,100            (1,095)
        Depreciation and amortization        20,729            20,815
        Non-cash advertising                  1,753             1,736
        Non-cash stock-based
         compensation                        17,021            10,657
        Deferred and other income
         taxes                               14,835            14,977
        Impairment of auction rate
         securities                               -            27,406
        Changes in operating assets
         and liabilities:
              Accounts receivable             6,010             6,275
              Other assets                     (587)           (2,651)
              Accrued expenses and other
               long-term liabilities           (276)             (286)
              Due to HLTH                       951               563
              Deferred revenue                4,248             5,367
                                              -----             -----
                  Net cash provided by
                   continuing operations     87,474            77,547
                  Net cash provided by
                   discontinued operations      728             3,205
                                                ---             -----
                  Net cash provided by
                   operating activities      88,202            80,752

    Cash flows from investing activities:
      Proceeds from maturities and
       sales of available-for-sale
       securities                             1,800            43,300
      Purchases of available-for-sale
       securities                                 -          (127,900)
      Purchases of property and equipment   (14,131)          (15,014)
      Cash received from sale of
       businesses, net of fees                2,840             1,133
                                              -----             -----
                  Net cash used in
                   continuing operations     (9,491)          (98,481)
                  Net cash used in
                   discontinued operations       (8)              (40)
                                                 --               ---
                  Net cash used in investing
                   activities                (9,499)          (98,521)

    Cash flows from financing activities:
      Proceeds from issuance of
       common stock                           4,823             3,453
      Tax benefit on stock-based awards          65               315
                                                 --               ---
                  Net cash provided by
                   financing activities       4,888             3,768

    Net increase (decrease) in cash
     and cash equivalents                    83,591           (14,001)

    Cash and cash equivalents at
     beginning of period                    191,659           213,753
                                            -------           -------
    Cash and cash equivalents at end
     of period                             $275,250          $199,752
                                           ========          ========



    FINANCIAL GUIDANCE SUMMARY

                                       WebMD Health Corp
                                  2009 Financial Guidance
                             (in millions, except per share amounts)

                                         Quarterly period ending,
                                         ------------------------
                               March       June    September     December
                              31, 2009   30, 2009   30, 2009      31, 2009
                              Actuals    Actuals    Actuals    Guidance Range
                              -------    -------    -------    --------------

    Revenue                      $90.3      $98.6     $111.6  $129.5  $139.5
                                 =====      =====     ======  ======  ======

    Earnings before interest,
     taxes, non-cash and other
     items ("Adjusted EBITDA")
     (a) (d)                     $15.3      $20.0      $30.5   $40.0   $45.0

    Adjusted EBITDA per
     diluted share               $0.34      $0.43      $0.63   $0.68   $0.76

    Interest, taxes, non-cash
     and other items (b)
      Interest income              2.3        2.0        1.8     1.5     2.0
      Interest expense            (6.5)      (5.8)      (5.5)   (5.6)   (5.6)
      Depreciation and
       amortization               (7.1)      (7.0)      (7.1)   (8.0)   (7.5)
      Non-cash stock-based
       compensation               (9.2)      (9.4)      (9.2)   (9.5)   (9.0)
      Non-cash advertising        (1.8)         -          -       -       -
      Gain on repurchases of
       convertible notes           6.6        3.5          -       -       -
      Income tax benefit
       (provision) (c)             1.2       (0.7)      (5.4)  (10.5)  (13.8)
      Other expenses              (0.3)      (0.6)      (0.1)      -       -
                                  ----       ----       ----   -----   -----

    Consolidated income from
     continuing operations before
      minority (non-controlling)
       interest                   $0.5       $2.0       $5.0    $7.9   $11.1
                                  ====       ====       ====    ====   =====

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations attributable
     to Company
     shareholders (e)            $(0.2)      $0.7       $2.9    $7.4   $10.1
                                 =====       ====       ====    ====   =====

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations per share:
      Basic                     $(0.00)     $0.02      $0.06   $0.13   $0.18
      Diluted                   $(0.00)     $0.01      $0.05   $0.13   $0.17

    Weighted-average shares
     outstanding (f):
      Basic                       45.2       45.6       46.1    55.0    55.0
      Diluted                     45.2       46.7       48.6    59.0    59.0


    Pro-forma share information (g)
    Pro-forma consolidated
     income from continuing
     operations before minority
     (non-controlling) interest
     per share:
      Basic                      $0.01      $0.04      $0.09   $0.14   $0.19
      Diluted                    $0.01      $0.03      $0.08   $0.13   $0.18

    Pro-forma Adjusted
     EBITDA per diluted share    $0.27      $0.35      $0.51   $0.66   $0.74

    Pro-forma weighted-average
     shares outstanding:
      Basic                       54.7       55.2       55.8    57.0    57.0
      Diluted                     56.2       57.1       59.4    61.0    61.0



                                              Year Ending
                                           December 31, 2009
                                            Guidance Range
                                            --------------

    Revenue                                $430.0     $440.0
                                           ======     ======

    Earnings before interest,
     taxes, non-cash and other
     items ("Adjusted EBITDA") (a) (d)     $105.8     $110.8

    Adjusted EBITDA per diluted share       $2.12      $2.22

    Interest, taxes, non-cash and
     other items (b)
      Interest income                         7.6        8.1
      Interest expense                      (23.4)     (23.4)
      Depreciation and amortization         (29.2)     (28.7)
      Non-cash stock-based compensation     (37.3)     (36.8)
      Non-cash advertising                   (1.8)      (1.8)
      Gain on repurchases of convertible
       notes                                 10.1       10.1
      Income tax benefit (provision) (c)    (15.4)     (18.7)
      Other expenses                         (1.0)      (1.0)
                                            -----      -----
    Consolidated income from
     continuing operations before minority
     (non-controlling) interest             $15.4      $18.6
                                            =====      =====

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations attributable to Company
       shareholders (e)                     $10.8      $13.5
                                            =====      =====

    Income (loss) from continuing
     operations per share:
      Basic                                 $0.23      $0.28
      Diluted                               $0.22      $0.27

    Weighted-average shares
     outstanding (f):
      Basic                                  48.0       48.0
      Diluted                                49.9       49.9


    Pro-forma share information (g)
    Pro-forma consolidated
     income from continuing
     operations before minority
     (non-controlling) interest
     per share:
      Basic                                 $0.28      $0.33
      Diluted                               $0.26      $0.32

    Pro-forma Adjusted EBITDA
     per diluted share                      $1.81      $1.90

    Pro-forma weighted-average
     shares outstanding:
      Basic                                  55.7       55.7
      Diluted                                58.4       58.4


    WebMD and HLTH completed their merger on October 23, 2009. The applicable
    accounting treatment for the merger results in HLTH being treated
    as the acquiring entity and, as a result, the pre-acquisition
    consolidated financial statements of HLTH will become the historical
    financial statements of WebMD beginning with reporting for the fourth
    quarter of 2009.  The March, June and September 2009 quarterly
    information presented above, reflect HLTH's historical financial
    information, after adjustment for share and per share data based on the
    merger exchange ratio.  Also presented above is pro-forma share
    information, presenting the effect of the merger as if it occurred as of
    January 1, 2009.

    (a) See Annex A - Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    (b) Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated income from
    continuing operations

    (c) The income tax provision excludes any benefit relating to any
    reversal in 2009 of the valuation  allowance against deferred tax assets

    (d) Includes HLTH expenses previously categorized as 'Corporate' of
    $3.4, $3.2 and $2.6 for the March, June and September 2009 quarters,
    respectively

    (e) Represents income (loss) from continuing operations, net of minority
    (non-controlling) interest of HLTH for periods prior to the merger

    (f) Represents historical share information of HLTH, adjusted for the
    .4444 merger exchange ratio

    (g) Pro-forma weighted-average shares outstanding and related pro-forma
    share information assumes the merger took place on January 1, 2009 as
    follows:
         - Decreasing shares outstanding for the elimination of WebMD's 48.1
           million Class B shares which have been retired
         - Increasing basic shares outstanding for HLTH's common shares which
           have been converted to WebMD shares based on the .4444 merger
           exchange ratio
         - Increasing diluted shares outstanding for HLTH's stock options
           which have been converted to WebMD options based on the .4444
           merger exchange ratio

    The above December 2009 quarter and full year guidance excludes a gain
    related to the sale of our Porex business and a charge related to the
    merger and other actions, which include severance and related expenses.

ANNEX A

Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(All dollar amounts in thousands)

The accompanying WebMD Health Corp. press release and financial tables include both financial measures in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, as well as non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures represent earnings before interest, taxes, non-cash and other items (which we refer to as "Adjusted EBITDA") and related per share amounts. Adjusted EBITDA should be viewed as supplemental to, and not as an alternative for, "income (loss) from continuing operations" or "net income (loss)" calculated in accordance with GAAP. The tables attached to the accompanying press release include reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures.

Adjusted EBITDA is used by WebMD's management as an additional measure of WebMD's performance for purposes of business decision-making, including developing budgets, managing expenditures, and evaluating potential acquisitions or divestitures. Period-to-period comparisons of Adjusted EBITDA help WebMD's management identify additional trends in WebMD's financial results that may not be shown solely by period-to-period comparisons of income (loss) from continuing operations or net income (loss). In addition, WebMD uses Adjusted EBITDA in the incentive compensation programs applicable to many of its employees in order to evaluate WebMD's performance. WebMD management recognizes that Adjusted EBITDA has inherent limitations because of the excluded items, particularly those items that are recurring in nature. In order to compensate for those limitations, management also reviews the specific items that are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA, but included in income (loss) from continuing operations or net income (loss), as well as trends in those items. The amounts of those items are set forth, for the applicable periods, in the reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations or to net income (loss) that accompany our press releases containing non-GAAP financial measures, including the reconciliations contained in the tables attached to the accompanying press release.

WebMD believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in their analysis of WebMD's results for reasons similar to the reasons why WebMD's management finds it useful and because it helps facilitate investor understanding of decisions made by WebMD's management in light of the performance metrics used in making those decisions. In addition, as more fully described below, WebMD believes that providing Adjusted EBITDA, together with a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to income (loss) from continuing operations or to net income (loss), helps investors make comparisons between WebMD and other companies that may have different capital structures, different effective income tax rates and tax attributes, different capitalized asset values and/or different forms of employee compensation. However, Adjusted EBITDA is intended to provide a supplemental way of comparing WebMD with other public companies and is not intended as a substitute for comparisons based on "income (loss) from continuing operations" or "net income (loss)" calculated in accordance with GAAP. In making any comparisons to other companies, investors need to be aware that companies use different non-GAAP measures to evaluate their financial performance. Investors should pay close attention to the specific definition being used and to the reconciliation between such measures and the corresponding GAAP measures provided by each company under applicable SEC rules.

The following is an explanation of the items excluded by WebMD from Adjusted EBITDA but included in income (loss) from continuing operations:

    --  Depreciation and Amortization.  Depreciation and amortization expense is
        a non-cash expense relating to capital expenditures and intangible
        assets arising from acquisitions that are expensed on a straight-line
        basis over the estimated useful life of the related assets.  WebMD
        excludes depreciation and amortization expense from Adjusted EBITDA
        because it believes (i) the amount of such expenses in any specific
        period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of
        WebMD's business operations and (ii) such expenses can vary
        significantly between periods as a result of new acquisitions and full
        amortization of previously acquired tangible and intangible assets.
        Accordingly, WebMD believes this exclusion assists management and
        investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating
        performance.  Investors should note that use of tangible and intangible
        assets contributed to revenue in the periods presented and will
        contribute to future revenue generation and should also note that such
        expenses will recur in future periods.

    --  Stock-Based Compensation Expense.  Stock-based compensation expense is a
        non-cash expense arising from the grant of stock-based awards to
        employees.  WebMD believes that excluding the effect of stock-based
        compensation from Adjusted EBITDA assists management and investors in
        making period-to-period comparisons in its operating performance because
        it believes (i) the amount of such expenses in any specific period may
        not directly correlate to the underlying performance of WebMD's business
        operations and (ii) such expenses can vary significantly between periods
        as a result of the timing of grants of new stock-based awards, including
        grants in connection with acquisitions.  Additionally, WebMD believes
        that excluding stock-based compensation from Adjusted EBITDA assists
        management and investors in making meaningful comparisons between
        WebMD's operating performance and the operating performance of other
        companies that may use different forms of employee compensation or
        different valuation methodologies for their stock-based compensation.
        Investors should note that stock-based compensation is a key incentive
        offered to employees whose efforts contributed to the operating results
        in the periods presented and are expected to contribute to operating
        results in future periods.  Investors should also note that such
        expenses will recur in the future.   Stock-based compensation expenses
        included in the Statement of Operations are summarized as follows:

                                          Three Months        Nine Months
                                              Ended              Ended
                                         September 30,       September 30,
                                        -------------        -------------
                                        2009      2008      2009       2008
                                        ----      ----      ----       ----
    Non-cash stock-based compensation
     included in:
      Cost of operations               $(1,743)    $(997)  $(4,921)  $(2,930)
      Sales and marketing              $(1,948)  $(1,215)  $(5,499)  $(3,602)
      General and administrative       $(2,055)  $(1,300)  $(6,601)  $(4,125)
      Income (loss) from
       discontinued operations             $85      $(63)     $(89)    $(118)

    --  Non-Cash Advertising Expense.  This expense relates to the usage of
        non-cash advertising obtained from News Corporation ("Newscorp") in
        exchange for equity securities issued by our parent, HLTH Corporation in
        2000.  The advertising was available only on various Newscorp
        properties, primarily its television network and cable channels, without
        any cash cost to WebMD and expired this year.  WebMD excludes this
        expense from Adjusted EBITDA (i) because it is a non-cash expense, (ii)
        because it is incremental to other non-television cash advertising
        expense that WebMD otherwise incurs and (iii) to assist management and
        investors in comparing its operating results over multiple periods.
        Investors should note that it is likely that WebMD derives some benefit
        from such advertising.  Non-cash advertising expenses included in the
        Consolidated Statement of Operations in Sales and Marketing expense were
        $1,753 and $1,736 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008,
        respectively, and $178 for the three months ended September 30, 2008.
        There were no non-cash advertising expenses for the three months ended
        September 30, 2009.

    --  Interest Income.  Interest income is associated with the level of
        marketable debt securities and other interest bearing accounts in which
        WebMD invests.  Interest income varies over time due to varying levels
        of securities available for investment.  Transactions that WebMD has
        entered into in recent periods that have impacted securities available
        for investment include the initial public offering of equity in WebMD
        and acquisitions of other companies for varying amounts of cash since
        our initial public offering.  Additional financing transactions as well
        as potential acquisitions that WebMD may enter into in the future could
        impact the levels and timing of securities available for investment.
        WebMD excludes interest income from Adjusted EBITDA (i) because it is
        not directly attributable to the performance of  WebMD's business
        operations and, accordingly, its exclusion assists management and
        investors in making period-to-period comparisons of operating
        performance and (ii) to assist management and investors in making
        comparisons to companies with different capital structures.  Investors
        should note that interest income will recur in future periods.

    --  Income Tax Provision (Benefit).  WebMD maintains a valuation allowance
        on a portion of its net operating loss carryforwards, the amount of
        which may change from quarter to quarter based on factors that are not
        directly related to WebMD's results for the quarter.  The valuation
        allowance is either reversed through the statement of operations or
        additional paid-in capital.  The timing of such reversals has not been
        consistent and as a result, WebMD's income tax expense can fluctuate
        significantly from period to period in a manner not directly related to
        WebMD's operating performance.  WebMD excludes the income tax provision
        (benefit) from Adjusted EBITDA (i) because it believes that the income
        tax provision (benefit) is not directly attributable to the underlying
        performance of WebMD's business operations and, accordingly, its
        exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period
        comparisons of operating performance and (ii) to assist management and
        investors in making comparisons to companies with different tax
        attributes.  Investors should note that income tax provision (benefit)
        will recur in future periods.

    --  Other Items.  WebMD engages in various activities and transactions that
        can impact WebMD's overall income (loss) from continuing operations.
        WebMD excludes these other items from Adjusted EBITDA when it believes
        these activities or transactions are not directly attributable to the
        performance of WebMD's business operations and, accordingly, their
        exclusion assists management and investors in making period-to-period
        comparisons of operating performance.  Investors should note that these
        other items may recur in future periods.  In the accompanying press
        release and financial tables, WebMD has excluded loss on the impairment
        of auction rate securities from Adjusted EBITDA.

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Martin J. Wygod, Chairman of the Board of WebMD, stated: "On behalf of the Company, I want to thank Mark for his contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors." Mr. Wygod also stated: "Tony has a strong financial background and has been a proven leader in the various positions he has held."

About WebMD

WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD) is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and health-focused publications. Approximately 60 million unique visitors access the WebMD Health Network each month.

The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, eMedicine Health, RxList and theHeart.org.

All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on our current plans and expectations, and they involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to be different than those described in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include those relating to: market acceptance of our products and services; relationships with customers and strategic partners; and changes in economic, political or regulatory conditions or other trends affecting the healthcare, Internet and information technology industries. Further information about these matters can be found in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

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None of WebMD, its Board of Directors, or the information agent for the tender offer will make any recommendations to stockholders as to whether to tender or refrain from tendering their shares into the tender offer. Stockholders must decide how many shares they will tender, if any.

THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO BUY OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO SELL SHARES OF WEBMD HEALTH CORP. COMMON STOCK. THE TENDER OFFER WILL BE MADE ONLY PURSUANT TO AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND RELATED MATERIALS THAT WEBMD INTENDS TO DISTRIBUTE TO ITS STOCKHOLDERS AND FILE WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. STOCKHOLDERS AND INVESTORS SHOULD READ CAREFULLY THE OFFER TO PURCHASE, LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND RELATED MATERIALS BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE VARIOUS TERMS OF, AND CONDITIONS TO, THE TENDER OFFER. STOCKHOLDERS AND INVESTORS WILL BE ABLE TO OBTAIN A FREE COPY OF THE TENDER OFFER STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE TO, THE OFFER TO PURCHASE, LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT WEBMD INTENDS TO FILE WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AT THE COMMISSION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.SEC.GOV OR BY CALLING THE INFORMATION AGENT (TO BE IDENTIFIED AT THE TIME THE OFFER IS MADE) FOR THE TENDER OFFER. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY READ THESE MATERIALS PRIOR TO MAKING ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER.

About WebMD

WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD) is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and health-focused publications.

The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, eMedicine Health, RxList and theHeart.org.

All statements contained in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including those regarding: the expected timing of the tender offer described in this press release. These statements are based on our current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to be different than those described in or implied by such forward-looking statements, including risks and uncertainties regarding: changes in financial markets; changes in economic, political or regulatory conditions or other trends affecting the healthcare, Internet and information technology industries; and changes in facts and circumstances and other uncertainties concerning the completion of the tender offer. Further information about these matters can be found in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

WebMD(R), Medscape(R), eMedicine(R), MedicineNet(R), RxList(R), Subimo(R), Medsite(R), and Summex(R), are trademarks of WebMD Health Corp. or its subsidiaries.

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Over 60 million unique visitors come to WebMD each month as their trusted source of health information to better manage the health and well-being for themselves and their families. More than 75% of the WebMD audience are pet owners who also care for the health of their pet. WebMD's comprehensive pet wellness information allows owners to take an active role in managing their pet's health, to help reduce unnecessary expenses and provide the best care possible.

"WebMD Healthy Pets provides pet owners with reliable health news and information on topics ranging from general wellness to disease--for all stages of a pet's life," said Nan-Kirsten Forte, Executive Vice President, Consumer Services, WebMD. "Pet owners who already trust WebMD for health and wellness information for their families now have WebMD's veterinarian-reviewed pet information to help them care for their pets."

WebMD Healthy Pets includes:

    --  Dog and cat diet and nutrition information based on age, activity level
        and health conditions.
    --  Pet care with advice on daily and routine preventative care and
        grooming, training and behavior tips, and articles and health
        information on caring for puppies and kittens.
    --  Dog and cat medical symptom and condition information to help owners
        care for pets with health conditions.
    --  Information and news on the human health benefits of owning a pet.
    --  Veterinarian-reviewed in-depth dog and cat health news and information.
    --  Videos and interactive slide shows on caring for cats and dogs.
    --  A veterinarian-led online pet community to share pet owner experiences
        and tips with other dog and cat owners.
    --  Veterinarians specializing in cats and dogs answer popular questions on
        topics ranging from care to wellness.

    --  A new "Healthy Pets" online newsletter with tips on behavior and health
        topics for cats and dogs.

About WebMD

WebMD Health Corp. (Nasdaq: WBMD) is the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and health-focused publications. WebMD Health Corp. is a subsidiary of HLTH Corporation (Nasdaq: HLTH). Approximately 60 million unique visitors access the WebMD Health Network each month.

The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD Health, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, eMedicine Health, RxList and theHeart.org.

SOURCE WebMD

http://www.webmd.com