WebMD

WebMD is a health information services company that provides a wealth of health-related content and tools, including symptom checkers, healthcare advice, and expert resources aimed at empowering individuals to make informed health decisions.

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1.60

-0.01% April 18

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Health Industry Lobbying Impact

A recent report revealed that health companies spent over $739 million in federal lobbying in 2023, the highest among all sectors. Given WebMD’s position in the health information industry, this suggests that it is part of a broader trend of significant corporate political spending aimed at influencing policy, which raises concerns about the undue corporate influence over democratic processes.

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WebMD is currently rated as an Objector.

0 to +9 CCI Score

These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

JAN

27

2024

Health Industry Lobbying Impact
-44.23

A recent report revealed that health companies spent over $739 million in federal lobbying in 2023, the highest among all sectors. Given WebMD’s position in the health information industry, this suggests that it is part of a broader trend of significant corporate political spending aimed at influencing policy, which raises concerns about the undue corporate influence over democratic processes.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 2

The report highlights record lobbying expenditures by health companies—a category that includes WebMD. Such heavy spending on political lobbying is seen as an effort to influence legislation and public policy in favor of corporate interests, potentially undermining democratic accountability. From an anti-fascist perspective, this type of corporate influence is concerning as it can contribute to the erosion of democratic norms and support authoritarian tendencies.

Groups spent record $4.2 billion in 2023 lobbying federal lawmakers, report says
OCT

25

2023

WebMD Partners with Freshpaint to Enhance Healthcare Data Privacy
47.42

WebMD, through its WebMD Ignite division, has partnered with healthcare privacy platform Freshpaint to help healthcare providers remove non-compliant tracking technologies, anonymize visitor data, and ensure patient data is not improperly shared, thereby addressing growing concerns over digital analytics and privacy compliance.
+70

Technology and Services Impact

April 2

WebMD’s initiative of partnering with Freshpaint demonstrates a proactive use of technology to safeguard healthcare data by removing non-compliant tracking tools and enforcing privacy measures. This action enhances user data protection and minimizes risks of unauthorized data collection, aligning with anti-authoritarian principles in technology deployment.

WebMD Ignite and Freshpaint Partner to Safeguard Healthcare Data Privacy Amid Analytics Concerns
+40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 2

By actively addressing privacy concerns and supporting data governance improvements, WebMD is demonstrating a commitment to ethical business practices. This move builds trust among healthcare providers and patients and ensures compliance with privacy regulations, representing a progressive business stance that protects vulnerable populations from potential abuses.

WebMD Ignite and Freshpaint Partner to Safeguard Healthcare Data Privacy Amid Analytics Concerns