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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health to Securely Connect Medical Records

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated experience developed in collaboration with over 260 physicians. It allows users to securely connect their medical records and wellness apps to ground AI conversations in personal health data. The feature is designed to help users understand test results, prepare for doctor appointments, and manage wellness, but explicitly does not replace clinical care or provide diagnosis. Initial rollout is limited, with plans to expand access in the coming weeks.

Key Points: OpenAI ChatGPT Health Connects Medical Records Securely

  • Securely connects medical records
  • Designed with 260+ physicians
  • Not for diagnosis or treatment
  • Decodes test results & prepares for appointments
  • Rolls out to early users first
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OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health to securely connect medical records and wellness apps

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health, a secure platform connecting medical records and wellness apps with physician collaboration for better health insights.

"designed to support, not replace, medical care - OpenAI"

New Delhi, Jan 8

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated experience to securely connect people's medical records and wellness apps.

The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) giant has developed the new experience, with close collaboration from more than 260 physicians practicing across 60 countries.

"You can securely connect medical records and wellness apps to ground conversations in your own health information, so responses are more relevant and useful to you. Designed in close collaboration with physicians, ChatGPT Health helps people take a more active role in understanding and managing their health and wellness -- while supporting, not replacing, care from clinicians," Open AI said in a blog post.

OpenAI noted that the feature comes amid heavy demand for health queries on ChatGPT -- over 230 million people globally ask health and wellness-related questions on ChatGPT every week.

However, the company stated that the new feature is just "designed to support, not replace, medical care".

"It is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Instead, it helps you navigate everyday questions and understand patterns over time -- not just moments of illness -- so you can feel more informed and prepared for important medical conversations," it said.

With ChatGPT Health, individuals can securely connect medical records and wellness apps -- like Apple Health, Function, and MyFitnessPal. The new feature will help individuals decode test results, prepare for appointments with a doctor, get advice on how to approach diet and workout routine, or understand the tradeoffs of different insurance options based on healthcare patterns.

OpenAI also mentioned that it is taking several measures to protect sensitive health information beyond basic ChatGPT security.

Users will be able to delete chats from OpenAI's systems within 30 days, and it has been trained not to retain personal information from user chats. While conversations and files across ChatGPT are encrypted by default at rest, individuals can further strengthen access controls by enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA)⁠.

ChatGPT Health will be initially rolled out to a small group of early users to learn and continue refining the experience. The company noted that users with ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans outside of the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the UK are eligible.

In the coming weeks, the company plans to expand access and make Health available to all users on the web and iOS. It noted that medical record integrations and some apps are available in the US only, and connecting to Apple Health requires iOS.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Interesting, but will it understand our Indian healthcare context? Our diets, local diseases, and even generic medicine names are different. Also, most of our health records are still on paper or in disparate hospital systems. Integration seems like a far-off dream for the average Indian.
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Aman W
Finally! I spend hours on Google after every doctor's visit, confused by medical jargon. A tool that can explain my mother's arthritis reports in simple Hindi or Tamil would be a blessing. The key is that it supports, not replaces, the doctor. That's the right approach. 👍
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in India and the US, I see both sides. The potential is huge for preventive health, especially with our sedentary lifestyles. But I'm wary. "Trained not to retain personal information" needs stronger guarantees. Our health data is too sensitive.
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Vikram M
The article says it's not for EEA, UK, or Switzerland initially. That itself raises questions about their data protection standards. Why are those regions excluded? We need our own strong data protection laws, like the DPDP Act, to be enforced strictly before such tools become mainstream here.
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Kavya N
Preparing for doctor appointments is a brilliant use case. Often we forget questions in the 5-minute consultation. If this helps organize my thoughts and family medical history, it could make visits much more productive. Hope it becomes affordable and available in India soon.

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