Ascension says partnership with Google is federally compliant

St. Louis-based Ascension confirmed Monday that it is partnering with Google on what it calls a "comprehensive portfolio of digital capabilities" it says will enhance the experience of patients and caregivers. The company's statement Monday comes in response to a report by the Wall Street Journal that Google is receiving personal health information for millions of patients from Ascension that "amounts to a complete health history, including patient names and dates of birth." Citing internal documents…
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