Medical broadcasts from ReachMD radio are now available on iHeartRadio, expanding the distribution of 24/7 programming designed for healthcare professionals through clinical expert interviews, medical case studies, grand rounds, expert panel discussions, and more.
Fort Washington, PA (PRWEB) October 21, 2013
ReachMD Radio today announced that it is now available on iHeartRadio, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's digital platform. ReachMD Radio delivers to clinicians worldwide the only 24/7 broadcast of medical education and information specifically designed for healthcare professionals. ReachMD is now accessible wherever iHeartRadio's comprehensive, all-in-one digital listening platform is offered -- including web, mobile devices, tablets and automobiles.
ReachMD Radio is the leading broadcaster of on air, online, and mobile podcasts featuring certified medical education (CME) and clinical information for healthcare professionals. It is designed to help all clinicians stay abreast of research, expert commentary, treatment protocols, conference coverage, and CME requirements. More than 40 series programs are offered including Diabetes Discourse, Lipid Luminations, Project Oncology, Women's Health Fridays, Oncology Power Hour, and Primary Care Today. Education affiliates include Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, National Lipid Association, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), and many others.
"We are very excited to partner with iHeartRadio," said Frank Russomano, CEO of ReachMD and its parent organization US HealthConnect. "Our listeners have told us they want greater access to our content, and we can deliver that by partnering with the industry-leading digital radio broadcaster whose comprehensive digital platform reaches millions of listeners nationwide."
The iHeartRadio app, which reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history, delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: Instant access to more than 1,500 radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations "Perfect For" any mood or activity, and the new iHeartRadio Talk feature giving users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today.
"Clear Channel has a core strategy to be wherever our listeners are with the products and programming they want and expect," said Brian Lakamp, President, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Digital. "ReachMD Radio offers compelling medical broadcasts featuring leading clinical experts and award-winning hosts who fully engage the guests and listeners alike. Adding ReachMD Radio to iHeartRadio offers a compelling expansion of our news-talk programs by featuring the leading broadcaster of medical education and information."
About ReachMD Radio
ReachMD Radio is the first and only national radio channel for healthcare professionals that broadcasts medical education and information 24/7 across a digital platform that includes web, mobile devices, tablets and automobiles. ReachMD Radio broadcasts are geared to help time-constrained healthcare professionals stay abreast of research, expert commentary, treatment protocols, conference coverage, and CME requirements. More than 6,000 medical podcasts are available on demand on ReachMD.com and through iTunes; on air streaming is accessible through ReachMD.com and iHeartRadio.com; mobile app access includes ReachMD MedicalRadio App and iHeartRadio App; and automobile access is made available through the iHeartRadio digital platform. More information can be found at https://www.ReachMD.com.
About Clear Channel Media and Entertainment:
With 243 million monthly listeners in the U.S., Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment serves 150 markets through 840 owned radio stations, and the company's radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at http://www.iHeartRadio.com and on the company's radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on iPads and smartphones, and used via navigation systems. iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's digital radio platform, is the No. 1 all-in-one digital audio service with over 225 million downloads; it reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history.
The company's operations include radio broadcasting, online and mobile services and products, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is a division of CC Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at http://www.ClearChannel.com.