Office of Inspector General(OIG) STUDY. PLAY. OIG. established by law as an independent and objective oversight unit of the Department of Health and Human Services(HHS) with the statutory mission to protect the integrity of the HHS programs, as well as the health and welfare of beneficiaries served by those programs.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the second leading cause of disability worldwide and a major contributor to the burden of suicide and ischemic heart disease, new data indicate. The findings highlight the importance of including depressive disorders as a global health priority, researchers say.
HLTH, based in Elmwood Park, N.J., owns about 80 percent of WebMD, or 48.1 million shares. Under the deal, each HLTH share will convert into 0.4444 shares of WebMD Class A stock. The company estimated the WebMD shares at a value of $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion. WebMD Class B shares will be retired. HLTH shareholders will own about 80 percent of the combined company, which will keep the WebMD name. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.