Microsoft Unveils Copilot Health to Analyze Wearable and Medical Data

Microsoft is expanding its AI ambitions into healthcare with the introduction of Copilot Health, a new version of Copilot designed to help users interpret personal health data.

The tool focuses on transforming large volumes of wearable and medical information into understandable insights. Microsoft says the goal is to help people better understand their health before speaking with a medical professional, rather than replacing doctors.

Copilot Health explains wearable health data with AI

Copilot Health can access multiple health data sources once users grant permission. This includes activity levels, sleep patterns, and vital signs collected from more than 50 wearable devices, including Apple Health, Oura, and Fitbit.

The system can also integrate medical records through HealthEx, which connects to over 50,000 hospitals and healthcare providers in the United States. Through this connection, Copilot Health can analyze visit summaries, medication lists, and medical test results.

In addition, the tool can interpret comprehensive lab testing data from Function, providing users with a broader view of their health information.

Privacy protections are built into Copilot Health

Microsoft emphasized that privacy and security are key parts of Copilot Health’s design.

Health conversations and data remain isolated from general Copilot services, and Microsoft says the information will not be used to train AI models.

Users maintain full control over their data. They can revoke access to connected services or delete their information at any time.

Microsoft also noted that Copilot Health relies on verified medical information from organizations across more than 50 countries. Responses generated by the system will include citations and links to the original source material.

The development of Copilot Health also involved more than 230 physicians from 24 countries, helping ensure the system reflects medical expertise and real-world healthcare practices.

AI assistant can help users find doctors and healthcare providers

Beyond interpreting health data, Copilot Health includes tools designed to help users navigate healthcare services.

The assistant can help locate doctors who accept a user’s insurance and filter results by factors such as specialty, location, and spoken language.

Microsoft says the service is currently available through a waitlist. The initial rollout will focus on users in the United States, with support limited to English and users aged 18 and older.

The announcement reflects a growing trend of AI systems expanding into healthcare, following similar efforts such as Claude for Healthcare and OpenAI’s healthcare-focused initiatives.

In other Copilot developments, Microsoft recently announced Wave 3 for Copilot 365, introducing new agentic AI capabilities across Microsoft Office applications.

Via Neowin