Google signs healthcare data and cloud computing deal with Ascension

11 Nov by Vitaliy Dadalyan

Google signs healthcare data and cloud computing deal with Ascension

Google signs healthcare data and cloud computing deal with AscensionThe Wall Street Journal earlier reported Google teaming up with Ascension to collect personal health-related information of millions of Americans across 21 states. The partnership will also explore artificial intelligence and machine learning applications to help improve clinical effectiveness as well as patient safety, Ascension said in a statement. Google Cloud Chief Executive Officer Thomas Kurian has made it a priority in his first year on the job to aggressively chase business from leaders in six industries, including healthcare.