OpenAI launches health feature in ChatGPT for US users
OpenAI has launched a new health feature in ChatGPT in the United States. Users can now integrate Apple Health and digital medical records, allowing ChatGPT to reference specific health data.
What happened?
OpenAI has introduced the 'Health' feature in ChatGPT for US users. This function allows the integration of Apple Health and medical records, giving ChatGPT access to user health data during interactions. OpenAI confirmed that connected health data and related conversations are not utilised for model training or advertising purposes.
Key facts
| Lansering | 26 juli 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tillgänglig region | USA |
| Minimiålder för användare | 18 år |
| Dataskydd | Används ej för modellträning eller annonsering |
”OpenAI is launching Health in ChatGPT for US users, enabling connections to Apple Health and supported medical records so ChatGPT can reference health information during conversations.”
”According to OpenAI, connected medical records, Apple Health data, and related conversations are not used for model training or advertising.”
Why it matters
This development allows ChatGPT to function as a more personalised tool for health information. By integrating a user's own health data, the model can provide more relevant summaries and comparisons, such as tracking lab results over time. This could potentially simplify the understanding of complex medical information for the end user.
Who is affected?
The feature is available to US users aged 18 and over accessing ChatGPT via web or iOS, regardless of subscription tier (Free, Go, Plus, Pro). Users who opt to connect their health data are directly impacted. Developers and healthcare providers are indirectly affected by the potential for new applications and patient interaction patterns.
What else you should know
The feature is currently not available in Codex.
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