Keyword: Google

Google-Ascension fiasco holds lessons for Amazon, Microsoft

by Robert King

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Providers and payers pondering cloud-sharing deals with tech giants need to be transparent after a controversy surrounding Google and Ascension.

Google defends its health data partnership with Ascension

by Tina Reed

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Monday, The Wall Street Journal reported Google was collecting personal health information on millions as part of an Ascension partnership.

Health tech funding snapshot—Google joins $50M round in Viz.ai

by Heather Landi

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Viz.ai is using AI to help medical professionals spot early signs of stroke, and the company scored $50 million in a series B funding round.

Google acquires wearables giant Fitbit for $2.1B

by Heather Landi

Friday, November 1, 2019

Google announced it is acquiring wearables company Fitbit for $7.25 per share in cash, valuing the company at $2.1 billion.

Verily, John Hancock team up on diabetes insurance product

by Heather Landi

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Life insurance company John Hancock is teaming up with Verily Life Sciences to offer a life insurance solution and digital wellness program.

David Feinberg offers a peek behind the curtain at Google Health

by Paige Minemyer

Monday, October 28, 2019

Feinberg offered a glimpse behind the curtain at Google’s healthcare work and provided an introduction to Google Health.

Alphabet makes offer to acquire Fitbit: media reports

by Heather Landi

Monday, October 28, 2019

Google parent company Alphabet has made an offer to acquire Fitbit, according to media reports.

Al Gore warns of growing health risks from climate change

by Heather Landi

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Climate change is leading to serious public health crises, but the tools are in place to address the threats, said former U.S. Vice President Al Gore.

Google taps Karen DeSalvo as first chief health officer

by Heather Landi

Friday, October 18, 2019

Tech giant Google has tapped former Obama administration healthcare official Karen DeSalvo as its first chief health officer.

Industry Voices—6 ways physicians can improve their websites

by Joel Headley

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

In the world of online marketing and promotion, a practice website is a necessary tool to reach new patients and help them stick with you long-term.

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