What data can users connect to ChatGPT Health?

Users can integrate records from fitness apps (Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, Function), hospital systems (Epic, Oracle Health), and health platforms like One Medical.

Why did OpenAI launch Health despite a lawsuit?

According to TechCrunch, a Florida pastor sued OpenAI after receiving advice not to consult a doctor. OpenAI cited liability disclaimers in its terms and says it is working on safer health-related responses.

OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Health to All US Users Following Lawsuit

Q: Is ChatGPT Health cleared for medical diagnosis?

No. According to TechCrunch, OpenAI explicitly states its services are 'not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of any health condition' and recommends users verify information with medical professionals.

ChatGPT Health Now Nationwide

OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT Health to all US users over 18 on July 23, making the health-focused feature available across free, ChatGPT Go, Plus, and Pro subscription tiers on web and iOS. According to TechCrunch, the expansion follows a six-month beta period that began in January 2026.

The health feature enables users to connect medical records from hospital systems including Epic and Oracle Health, along with data from consumer wellness platforms such as Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, Function Health, and One Medical. A key shift in this rollout: users can now apply health data context to general chat queries, not just within a dedicated health hub. According to TechCrunch, internal testing revealed that 70% of health-related queries occurred outside the dedicated hub, prompting OpenAI to integrate health insights across all conversations.

Scaling Health Queries Amid Legal Pressure

Usage of health-related queries on ChatGPT has grown substantially. According to TechCrunch, OpenAI reported 230 million health-related queries weekly during the beta phase; that figure has now reached 300 million per week.

The timing of the rollout is notable: TechCrunch reports the announcement came one day after a Florida-based pastor filed a lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT provided near-fatal medical guidance, specifically suggesting he avoid consulting a physician. OpenAI responded by citing liability language in its terms of service, stating its services are “not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of any health condition.”

Model Improvements on Medical Benchmarks

OpenAI’s latest model generation shows measurable gains on health-specific tasks. According to TechCrunch, the company’s newest release, GPT 5.6, outperforms its predecessor (GPT 5.5) on HealthBench, an open-source benchmark the company developed to evaluate large language models on health-related queries. OpenAI said it does not use user health data to train its models and collaborates with physicians to improve medical reasoning.

Despite these performance advances, the disclaimer remains in place. According to TechCrunch, OpenAI stated it is working to make health and medicine-related responses safer, and continues to urge users to verify information and base medical decisions on professional medical advice.

Why This Matters

Health-IT procurement teams and hospital systems integrating third-party AI tools now face a concrete decision: whether to recommend ChatGPT Health for clinical workflows like preliminary chart review or patient education, given OpenAI’s explicit liability disclaimers and the ongoing litigation. The 300-million-weekly-queries figure signals substantial consumer demand for AI health assistance, but the lawsuit and legal posture suggest OpenAI is managing liability rather than claiming clinical competence. Organizations evaluating ChatGPT for healthcare settings should weight the performance gains on HealthBench against the company’s own statement that its services are unsuitable for diagnosis or treatment—a constraint that narrows viable use cases within regulated clinical environments.