OpenAI has launched Health in ChatGPT, a new feature that lets eligible U.S. users securely connect their medical records and Apple Health data for personalized insights. This integration aims to help users better understand their health through AI-powered analysis.
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OpenAI opens ChatGPT Health to all adult US users, allowing connections to Apple Health and medical records. Company executives claim model reasoning is 'better than clinician level,' but a colleague quickly tempers that statement. With 300 million health-related queries per week, the feature's safety and reliability remain controversial.
On July 23, 2026, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT Health is now available to all adult US users. The feature allows users to connect Apple Health, medical records (such as Epic and Oracle Health), and health platforms (like One Medical and Function Health), and access this data across all conversations. Previously, health queries had to be made in a dedicated hub, but testing found that 70% of health-related queries occurred outside that hub.
Users can manage accounts, view sync record timelines, and recent data trends via the sidebar. With permission, ChatGPT can provide more personalized responses by combining health information, such as comparing old and new test results or summarizing changes.
During a media briefing, OpenAI's Vice President of Health Products, Ashley Alexander, stated that the company's models 'can now reason at a level better than clinicians.' However, when asked for more details, OpenAI's Health Lead Karan Singhal said he would 'temper' that statement, noting that 'there are some individual studies pointing to...' but did not provide specific data.
OpenAI claims its latest model, GPT-5.6 Luna, outperforms GPT-5.5 on internal HealthBench evaluations, but HealthBench is an OpenAI-developed benchmark, and no direct comparison with human clinicians has been provided. The company says it has collaborated with hundreds of doctors to improve the model but has not disclosed specific evaluation results.
OpenAI reports over 300 million health-related queries per week, up from 230 million at the start of the year. However, the company explicitly states in its terms of service that ChatGPT is 'not for diagnosing or treating any medical condition.' This statement was reiterated after a Florida pastor sued OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT gave 'near-fatal advice' by suggesting not to consult a doctor.
Despite multiple studies indicating that AI chatbots are unsuitable for medical advice, companies like Anthropic and Google are still launching similar health features. OpenAI says it hopes users will verify information and make medical decisions based on professional advice.
This article is primarily based on OpenAI's official announcements, X platform statements, and reports from TechCrunch and The Verge. Performance claims come from OpenAI executives but contain internal contradictions and lack independent verification. Usage data (300 million queries) is self-reported by OpenAI. Legal lawsuit details are from TechCrunch reports.
The full launch of ChatGPT Health marks the entry of AI health assistants into the mainstream, but exaggerated performance claims and legal risks coexist. Users should treat AI-provided health information with caution and always rely on professional medical advice.
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