Microsoft launches Copilot Health
Microsoft just rolled out Copilot Health — an AI assistant that decodes medical records and gives a unified health dashboard by connecting to over 50 wearables, including Apple, Oura and Fitbit — plus lets users search for health professionals by specialty and location Copilot Health launch and explainers.
Microsoft announcedmicrosoft.ai Copilot Health on March 12, 2026 and opened a waitlist as part of a careful, phased rollout targeted first at U.S. users. how2shout.com Microsoft says Copilot Health can aggregate records from more than 50,000 U.S. hospitals and provider organizations via a partnership with HealthEx. microsoft.ai HealthEx’s announcement says individuals verify identity using biometrics and a government ID during setup, that setup “takes minutes,” and that users can grant and later revoke permission for Copilot Health to access their comprehensive history. healthex.io The service also integrates detailed lab results from testing partner Function and — per launch notes — is initially available in the United States for adults aged 18 and older. how2shout.com Microsoft states Copilot Health elevates information from credible health organizations across 50 countries, adds expert‑written answer cards from Harvard Health, and has a clinical team vetting responses using principles tied to the National Academy of Medicine. microsoft.ai Security and compliance advisors warn that Copilot deployments can expose protected health information if not configured correctly, and that HIPAA‑aligned use relies on executed Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) plus organizational safeguards such as access controls and monitoring. copilotconsulting.com
