Revolution Health was created to empower people by putting them at the center of America's health care system. We saw a structure too focused on sick care, treating ailments only when they could no longer be ignored - a practice desperately in need of a revolution.
Founded by Steve Case, Revolution Health was created to disrupt the health care industry and to put patients back in control of their own health. This patient-centered philosophy stems partly from Case's own personal experiences with the health care system when his brother Dan Case was diagnosed with a brain tumor. It was during this time that Steve experienced first-hand the frustration, delay and powerlessness that so many patients and their families feel. He vowed to do something to make health care simpler and more user-friendly.
Within a year, RevolutionHealth.com, the cornerstone of Revolution Health Network, became one of the most popular Web sites for reliable, free information for people to visit not only when they were sick, but also to learn how to stay healthy and live better.
When Revolution Health Network merged with Waterfront Media in October 2008, the most comprehensive online destination was created and enables consumers to live healthier lives every day. The newly combined company, operating under the Everyday Health umbrella, has more than 20 online health properties, including EverydayHealth.com, RevolutionHealth.com, WhatToExpect.com, SouthBeachDiet.com, JillianMichaels.com and more.
While Revolution Health Network has merged with Waterfront Media, Revolution Health's focus on health continues to grow to meet consumers' needs. The company has four other health businesses, including:
Every day, Revolution Health is working to empower consumers to take charge of their health by providing the tools and resources to help them live healthier lives.