Jobson Healthcare Information

What Jobson Healthcare Information does

Jobson Healthcare Information LLC (JHI) is a private US-based healthcare communications company that operates through three functional business groups — Marketing Services, Information Services, and Education Services — serving over one million healthcare professionals across pharmacy, optometry, ophthalmology, and broader clinician segments. The company is built on a 17+ subsidiary portfolio that includes leading publications such as U.S. Pharmacist, Review of Optometry, Review of Ophthalmology, Vision Monday, 20/20 Magazine, and Women In Optometry; accredited continuing education providers including the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM, jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC at the highest 6-year tier), PowerPak C.E., Postgraduate Healthcare Education, and ICPME; the CME University eLearning platform; B2B marketing services via /alert Marketing, Jobson Interactive, and Jobson Research; and the Frames Data optical-industry database.

The underlying technology combines print and digital publications (e.g., U.S. Pharmacist National Edition reaching 131,000 pharmacy professionals, the e-CONNECT newsletter reaching 165,000+ pharmacists, and the Health Systems Edition reaching 38,000 pharmacists), an accredited eLearning infrastructure (CME University with case studies, streaming video, audio slide presentations, and automated certificate processing available 24/7), proprietary industry data (Frames Data), and enterprise marketing services spanning multi-media mailers, speakers bureau management, special events, advisory boards, roundtables, symposia, and website development. Editorial and continuing-education companies are organizationally distinct to maintain regulatory separation between commercial services to pharma/medtech clients and accredited provider activities.

JHI monetizes through three primary revenue streams: (1) enterprise B2B marketing and communications services to pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare supply manufacturers on quote-based contracts; (2) subscription-based information products, peer-reviewed publications, and customized electronic databases for healthcare professionals; and (3) recurring continuing education and certification revenue across physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other specialists. Headquartered at 283-299 Market Street in Newark, NJ, with operating offices in Newtown Square (PA), Ithaca (NY), Englewood (CO), and Clifton (NJ), JHI employs 251-500 people. The corporate entity was established in 1997, with foundational brands dating to 1976 (U.S. Pharmacist) and 1979 (PIM). Careers are posted via webmd.jobvite.com and the privacy infrastructure brands to internetbrands.com, signaling integration within the WebMD/Internet Brands ecosystem.

Name

Jobson Healthcare Information

Legal name

Jobson Healthcare Information LLC

Website

https://jhihealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jobson Healthcare Information is a private US healthcare communications company operating Marketing Services, Information Services, and Education Services groups to deliver B2B marketing, clinical publications, and accredited continuing education to over one million healthcare professionals across pharmacy and eye care verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Communications and Information Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare/Pharma Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAJ)

Keywords

• Healthcare publishing
• Continuing medical education
• Medical communications
• Pharmacy information services
• Optical industry media

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marketing Services Revenue: Comprehensive marketing and communications solutions to pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare service providers including multi-media mailers, speakers bureau management, special events, and website development.
2. Continuing Education/Certification Revenue: Independent certified continuing education for healthcare professionals including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other specialists through accredited organizations (PIM, PHE, ICPME) providing thousands of educational activities annually in live, print, multimedia, and online formats.
3. Information Services Revenue: Information databases, publications, and customized electronic information delivery for pharmacy and optical healthcare verticals, including peer-reviewed clinical content and business intelligence services.
4. E-Mail and Digital Marketing Revenue: Customized e-newsletters, email marketing programs, and digital communications including U.S. Pharmacist's e-CONNECT newsletter (165,000+ pharmacists) and Review of Ophthalmology On-Line weekly resource.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jobson Healthcare Information (JHI) operates three functional business groups—Marketing Services, Information Services, and Education Services—that deliver healthcare information, accredited continuing medical education, and B2B marketing communications to pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and over one million healthcare professionals. Its portfolio spans pharmacy and optical/eyecare verticals through print and digital publications, accredited eLearning/CE platforms, custom email and digital marketing programs, live events, optical industry data services, and enterprise marketing solutions.

Product overview

Jobson Healthcare Information (JHI) operates as a multi-brand healthcare information, education and marketing services provider organized into three functional business groups: Marketing Services, Information Services, and Education Services. The company offers a diversified portfolio of products spanning pharmacy and optical/eyecare verticals, including publications (U.S. Pharmacist, Review of Optometry, Review of Ophthalmology, 20/20 Magazine, Vision Monday, Women In Optometry), continuing education platforms (PowerPak C.E., CME University, Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, ICPME, Postgraduate Healthcare Education), marketing services (/alert Marketing, Jobson Interactive, Jobson Research), and data services (Frames Data Inc.). JHI serves over one million healthcare professionals across pharmacy, eye care, and clinician segments through multiple channels including print, digital, live events, and online platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 20/20 Magazine Magazine publication serving the optical/eyecare industry, delivering editorial coverage of frames, lenses, retail trends, and vision care business to eyecare professionals.
• /alert Marketing Full-service healthcare communications company providing cooperative mail, custom mail, email, education, distribution, editorial and research programs to pharmaceutical and medical device clients.
• Frames Data Inc. Provides frame data and product information for the optical industry, serving as a reference database of frames and lenses for eyecare retailers and suppliers.
• ICPME (International Center for Postgraduate Medical Education) Full-service medical education company providing certified educational programming for healthcare professionals, specializing in radiology, neurology, dermatology, female health care, and business management.
• Jobson Interactive Interactive digital platforms and services for healthcare information delivery across JHI's network of professional websites.
• Jobson Research Research services for the healthcare industry, providing market research and insights for JHI clients and partners.
• Optometric Physician Newsletter publication for optometric professionals delivering clinical and practice news to optometrists.
• PowerPak C.E. Leading educational resource and most visited site for pharmacists seeking CPE, offering trusted, credible, and clinically relevant online continuing pharmacy education courses.
• Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) Trusted independent continuing education provider since 1979, recognized leader for jointly provided CE activities; jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC, awarded the highest 6-year accreditation term.
• Review of Myopia Management Publication focused on myopia management in optometry, delivering clinical and practice content on myopia treatment and progression.
• Review of Optometric Business Publication covering business aspects of optometric practice, including practice management, finance, and operations.
• Review of Optometry

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches over 1 million healthcare professionals across multiple specialties
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CHARMANT GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025CHARMANT Group, founded in Japan in 1956 and operating globally including CHARMANT USA headquartered in Morris Plains, New Jersey, has been awarded as a 2025 Ultimate Partner in Jobson's Vision Monday and 20/20 Magazine reader survey. CHARMANT specializes in titanium eyewear and was recognized for collaborative efforts including visual merchandising, customer service, and creative solutions supporting eyecare professionals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MJH Life Sciences: Private healthcare communications company publishing flagship HCP titles such as Pharmacy Times, Optometry Times and Dental Economics and providing continuing education. Closely comparable to JHI's mix of specialty HCP publications, CE programs and pharma marketing services.
• Medscape (WebMD Health): WebMD/Medscape operates one of the largest physician digital information and accredited CME platforms, serving clinicians across specialties. Overlaps with JHI's eLearning and education services business and competes for the same digital HCP audience and pharma education sponsorships.
• SLACK Incorporated (Wiley): SLACK was an independent medical publisher and CME provider before being acquired by John Wiley & Sons. Direct peer to JHI's PIM/PowerPak business given its parallel role publishing peer-reviewed clinical journals and running accredited CE for healthcare professionals.
• Frontline Medical Communications: Independent medical communications company publishing clinical journals for physicians across specialties and delivering accredited CME. Direct peer to JHI's combination of specialty publications and CE services serving pharmaceutical marketing and clinician engagement.
• Healio (Wyanoke Group): Wyanoke Group's Healio platform delivers specialty HCP news, education and CME across ophthalmology, optometry, pharmacy and other specialties. Directly comparable to JHI's digital, publication and CE stack for optometrists, ophthalmologists and pharmacists.
• Springer Healthcare (Springer Nature): Springer Nature's healthcare division provides medical communications, publications and CME for pharma and clinicians. Comparable to JHI's marketing and education services arm serving pharmaceutical and medtech sponsors with peer-reviewed and educational content.
• Haymarket Medical / Haymarket Media: Haymarket publishes clinical HCP titles (e.g., MIMS, Clinical Advisor) and runs CME for physicians and pharmacists in multiple geographies. Peer to JHI's mixed portfolio of specialty publications and accredited CE serving pharma clients.

Broad incumbents

• Wolters Kluwer Health: Global medical information and clinical decision support provider (UpToDate, Ovid, Lippincott). A much larger incumbent competing broadly with JHI in clinician information, medical publishing and CE, especially in pharmacy and ophthalmology content.
• Informa Health (Advanstar / Informa Exhibitions): Informa operates major healthcare media brands and large-scale medical conferences/exhibitions (e.g., events serving optometry and pharmacy audiences). Direct competitive overlap with JHI in eyecare media and adjacent HCP event monetization.
• RELX / Elsevier Health: Elsevier is one of the largest medical publishers (The Lancet, specialty journals) and operates clinical decision tools used by pharmacists and physicians. Broad incumbent peer whose clinician information footprint competes with JHI's specialty titles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jhi-25577748655

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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