Claude for Healthcare: Connect Your Health Records to AI

Anthropic just launched Claude for Healthcare, letting Pro and Max subscribers connect their health records directly to Claude. You can now ask Claude to summarize your medical history, explain lab results, and spot patterns in your health data.

The feature works through integrations with HealthEx, Function, Apple Health, and Android Health Connect. Currently US-only.

## Why This Matters

Most people don't understand their own health data. Lab results come with numbers that mean nothing without context. Medical records use terminology designed for doctors, not patients.

Claude changes that. Connect your health apps, and suddenly you can ask:

- "What do my cholesterol numbers mean?"
- "How has my blood pressure trended over the past year?"
- "Summarize my last three doctor visits"
- "What questions should I ask my doctor about these results?"

This isn't Claude replacing your doctor. It's Claude helping you understand what your doctor tells you.

## How to Connect Your Health Data

The setup depends on which health platform you use:

**Apple Health (iPhone users)**

1. Open Claude on your iPhone
2. Go to Settings > Integrations
3. Select Apple Health
4. Choose which data categories to share
5. Confirm permissions

**Android Health Connect**

1. Install Health Connect from Google Play (if not already installed)
2. Open Claude app
3. Navigate to Settings > Integrations
4. Connect Health Connect
5. Select data types to share

**HealthEx / Function**

These platforms aggregate data from multiple sources (hospitals, labs, pharmacies). Setup requires:

1. Create a HealthEx or Function account
2. Connect your healthcare providers
3. Link your HealthEx/Function account to Claude
4. Wait for data sync (usually 24-48 hours)

## What Claude Can Do With Your Health Data

**Summarize Medical History**

Upload years of medical records, and Claude distills them into clear summaries. Useful before seeing a new doctor or specialist.

**Explain Test Results**

Got bloodwork back with 30 different measurements? Claude explains what each number means, what's in normal range, and what might need attention.

**Track Patterns Over Time**

Claude can analyze trends: "Your vitamin D has been declining for 18 months" or "Your resting heart rate improved 12% since you started exercising."

**Prepare for Appointments**

Ask Claude to generate questions for your doctor based on your recent results. No more forgetting what you wanted to ask.

**Medication Interactions**

If you share your medication list, Claude can flag potential interactions and explain why certain combinations might be concerning.

## Important Limitations

**Claude is not a doctor.**

This point matters enough to say directly: Claude helps you understand health information. It does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or replace medical professionals.

Claude will explicitly tell you when something needs professional medical attention. Take that seriously.

**Data Privacy Considerations**

Your health data is sensitive. Anthropic states that health data connected through these integrations:

- Is not used to train AI models
- Is encrypted in transit and at rest
- Can be disconnected and deleted at any time
- Is subject to HIPAA-compliant handling through partner integrations

That said, you're sharing health information with an AI company. Decide for yourself if that tradeoff works for you.

**US Only (For Now)**

The healthcare integrations are currently limited to US Claude Pro and Max subscribers. International expansion depends on navigating different countries' health data regulations.

## Who This Is For

**People managing chronic conditions**

If you're tracking diabetes, heart disease, or other ongoing conditions, Claude can help you understand how your numbers change over time and what those changes mean.

**Anyone confused by medical paperwork**

Doctor visits generate paperwork. Claude can translate that paperwork into plain English.

**Health-curious individuals**

If you use fitness trackers, get regular bloodwork, or just want to understand your body better, Claude makes that data more useful.

**Caregivers**

Managing health information for aging parents or family members is complicated. Claude can help organize and explain across multiple people's records.

## Getting Started

Start small. Connect one data source and ask Claude basic questions about your recent health data.

Good first questions:
- "Summarize my health data from the past month"
- "Explain my most recent lab results"
- "What trends do you see in my data?"

As you get comfortable, you can ask more specific questions about particular conditions, medications, or health goals.

## Quick Takeaway

Claude for Healthcare turns confusing medical data into clear explanations. It's not a replacement for doctors, but it's a solid tool for understanding your own health information.

If you're a Claude Pro or Max subscriber in the US, the feature is available now. Connect through Apple Health, Android Health Connect, or platforms like HealthEx and Function.

The real value: walking into your next doctor's appointment actually understanding what's in your chart.