Google, Ascension defend partnership amid federal inquiry
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Jaclyn Jaeger2019-11-13T20:19:00
Criticism from lawmakers in addition to a federal inquiry regarding Google’s controversial partnership with Ascension has both the tech giant and the non-profit healthcare provider firing back.
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