Microsoft launched the Copilot Health service for analyzing users' medical data

Microsoft launches Copilot Health – a new “medical” AI module

Microsoft has introduced an extension to its Copilot assistant, called Copilot Health. This is a specialized area within the AI assistant that gathers and analyzes user health data from various sources: wearables, electronic medical records, and laboratory tests.

What does Copilot Health do?
Feature How it’s implemented Data collection Integration with more than 50 device types (Oura Ring, Fitbit, etc.) + access to medical records from over 50,000 U.S. hospitals via HealthEx. Analytics Combining activity metrics, sleep, vital signs, and lab results to identify trends. Expert information Answers are generated based on verified sources from 50 countries and expert work at Harvard Health. Doctor search Real‑time search for specialists by specialty, location, language, and insurance coverage using the U.S. directory.

How does it help users?
- Understanding test results without guessing.
- Identifying sleep/activity patterns that can be discussed with a doctor.
- Preparing questions for appointments so you don’t miss important details.

Mustafa Suleyman (head of Microsoft’s AI division) noted: “This is the most significant application of AI. We’re already receiving 50 million requests daily.”

What does company analytics say?
- From more than 500,000 anonymized Copilot conversations since January 2026, almost every fifth request involved symptom assessment or health status discussion.
- Requests spiked in the evening and at night when traditional medical care is limited.
- One of every seven personal health requests concerned another person (child, parent, partner), confirming the tool’s role as a caregiving resource.
- A significant portion of requests related to finding doctors and insurance coverage – broader healthcare topics.

Microsoft guarantees that Copilot Health interactions are isolated from general chats, protected by additional privacy measures, and data is not used for training AI models.

Current status and plans
- Last month Thursday, a waitlist opened for early testing. Currently access is limited to English‑speaking adults in the U.S.
- Plans to expand language support and add new regions.
- The service is free now but will become paid in the future.

Competitive position
The launch of Copilot Health places Microsoft in direct competition with OpenAI (ChatGPT Health) and Anthropic (Claude for Healthcare), which already offer similar solutions for medical tasks.