OpenAI Taps b.well Connected Health to Bring Your Medical Records into ChatGPT

In a pivotal move to transform ChatGPT from a general knowledge chatbot into a personalized health ally, OpenAI announced on Wednesday that it has selected b.well Connected Health to power secure health data connectivity for its platform.

The partnership, revealed on January 7, 2026, aims to solve one of the biggest hurdles in AI healthcare: context. By integrating b.well’s infrastructure, users will soon be able to securely grant ChatGPT access to their real-world medical records—from lab results to vaccination history—enabling the AI to provide answers grounded in their unique personal health profile.

"Grounded" Health Conversations
Until now, asking ChatGPT a health question meant receiving generic, textbook advice. With this new integration, the conversation becomes hyper-personalized.

The "Context" Shift: Instead of asking, "What is a normal cholesterol level?", a user could ask, "Is my latest cholesterol level trending in the right direction compared to last year?" The AI, having access to the user's longitudinal health record via b.well, could analyze the specific data points to provide a tailored answer.

Consumer Control: OpenAI emphasized that this feature is strictly opt-in. Users must explicitly authorize access to their data. "The integration is designed to put consumers in charge of where and how they can safely and securely access their health information," the company stated.

Why b.well?
b.well Connected Health was chosen for its massive underlying network and focus on "consumer-mediated" exchange.

The Network: b.well’s infrastructure connects to over 2.2 million providers, 320 health plans, and various labs and pharmacies across the U.S. This broad reach is critical for creating a comprehensive picture of a patient's health, which is often fragmented across different doctors and portals.

Safety First: The platform uses FHIR-based APIs (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) and maintains strict protocols for identity verification and consent management, addressing the critical privacy concerns inherent in feeding medical data to an AI.

The Strategic Picture
"One of the most common and meaningful ways people use ChatGPT today is for health and wellness information," said Ashley Alexander, VP of Health Products at OpenAI. "By working with trusted brands like b.well, we're able to make the user experience even more useful and personalized."

For b.well, this partnership validates years of work on interoperability. CEO Kristen Valdes noted that patients are already using AI for advice, but often without the necessary context. "Allowing patients to securely and privately integrate their own health data will make those interactions much more contextually relevant and accurate," Valdes said.

Privacy & The "Black Box"
While the promise of a "Dr. ChatGPT" that knows your medical history is alluring, it raises significant privacy questions.

Data Usage: Both companies have stressed that the data flow is secure and user-controlled. However, scrutiny is expected regarding how this personal health information (PHI) interacts with OpenAI's training models.

HIPAA Compliance: The integration relies on b.well's existing compliance frameworks to ensure that the data transfer meets rigorous healthcare standards before it ever reaches the chat interface.