A patient identified as Jane Doe sued the hospital claiming the audience-tracking technology from Facebook’s parent company transmitted patients’ data back to Meta and other companies, allowing them to target the patients with ads based on their medical conditions, according to the Jan. 26 story. The complaint seeks damages of more than $25,000. The facility joins several other hospitals and health systems that have been hit with similar lawsuits in recent months.
“At the Christ Hospital Health Network, protecting our patient’s privacy is a top priority,” a hospital spokesperson told the news outlet. “The Christ Hospital Health Network does not sell patient information to Facebook or anyone. We are investigating the claim but due to pending litigation, we cannot make any further comment at this time.”
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
