OpenAI began rolling out a dedicated health feature to all adult users in the United States on Wednesday, allowing ChatGPT to securely connect to Apple Health data and electronic medical records in an effort to give users more personalized, context-aware answers to health-related questions.

The feature, called Health in ChatGPT, is now available to logged-in users 18 and older across web and iOS platforms, spanning all of the company's subscription tiers, including Free, Go, Plus and Pro. Users can access the tool by opening Health from the sidebar within the main ChatGPT interface.

What the feature does

Health in ChatGPT allows users to securely link data from Apple Health, along with medical records from supported healthcare systems including Epic and Oracle Health, directly into their conversations with the chatbot. According to OpenAI, the feature can help users compare lab test results against prior readings, track how sleep and activity patterns change over time, monitor medication histories, and prepare for upcoming medical appointments.

"Health in ChatGPT now lets eligible U.S. users securely connect medical records and Apple Health to get more personalized insights and better understand their health," OpenAI said in a blog post announcing the launch. On social media, the company reiterated the rollout in similar terms, posting, "Health in ChatGPT is starting to roll out to U.S. users. You can securely connect Apple Health and supported medical records to understand your information in context, track what has changed, and have more informed conversations."

Electronic health record access is powered through a partnership with b.well, a company that aggregates........

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