WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and a health information services provider for physicians, has acquired Grupo Saned, a health and medical information services company in Spain.
Grupo Saned offers medical education, scientific communications, clinical news and regulatory advice. The deal aims to extend WebMD’s Medscape healthcare professional footprint in Spain by reaching over 200,000 registered physicians, nurses, pharmacists and 1 million Spanish-speaking consumers.
“With Grupo Saned, we further deepen our connection to Spanish-speaking scientific organizations, professional associations, and universities within Spain and Latin America,” states Jeremy Schneider, senior vice president and group general manager.