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ChatGPT for Healthcare Use Restrictions

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What it is

The terms prohibit using ChatGPT for Healthcare to analyze medical images, ECG waveforms, genomic sequences, or outputs from in vitro diagnostic devices, and require that clinical professionals exercise independent judgment without relying primarily or solely on the service's output; a Business Associate and Healthcare Addendum governs use of this product.

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes explicit scope restrictions on clinical use of ChatGPT for Healthcare, prohibiting specific diagnostic analytical functions and requiring independent professional judgment. The reference to a Business Associate and Healthcare Addendum indicates that HIPAA-covered entity obligations and business associate protections are addressed through a separate contractual instrument.

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Medium Jun 2, 2026

The updated terms establish new licensing provisions for customers who download and install software components (Licensed Materials) on their own systems. Under the revised terms, OpenAI grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use Licensed Materials solely in connection with the Services, but customers may not modify, redistribute, or sublicense the materials. Upon termination of service, customers must permanently delete the Licensed Materials. Additionally, OpenAI introduced a new ChatGPT Sites feature for creating and publishing websites, with use governed by separate ChatGPT Sites Terms. You can review the ChatGPT Sites Terms via the referenced link to understand specific conditions for website creation and maintenance.

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Jul 9, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026
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Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Under this clause, healthcare professionals and organizations using ChatGPT for Healthcare are prohibited from using the service to analyze medical images, ECG waveforms, genomic sequences, or in vitro diagnostic outputs, and must independently verify all service outputs before clinical decision-making. The agreement requires execution of a Business Associate and Healthcare Addendum as a condition of using the healthcare product.

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You should always verify the information provided by ChatGPT for Healthcare and exercise independent professional judgment in decision-making about a patient without relying primarily or solely on the output. Do not use ChatGPT for Healthcare to analyze medical images or patterns/signals from signal acquisition systems or in vitro diagnostic devices (such as an ECG waveforms or genomic sequences). Customer's Business Associate and Healthcare Addendum applies to Customer's use of ChatGPT for Healthcare.

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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision directly engages HIPAA, with HHS Office for Civil Rights as the primary enforcement authority; the reference to a Business Associate and Healthcare Addendum confirms that the parties treat the arrangement …

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Applicable agencies

  • Department Of Health & Human Services, Office For Civil Rights (hhs Ocr)
    Enforces HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, which protect health information held by healthcare providers, health plans, and their business associates.
    Who can file: Anyone whose HIPAA rights may have been violated by a covered entity (healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse)
    What you need: Name of the entity, description of the violation, date of the incident, and your contact information. Must file within 180 days of the violation.
    What to expect: HHS OCR investigates and may require the entity to take corrective action. Does not provide individual compensation. Serious violations can result in civil monetary penalties.
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Document information
Document
OpenAI Service Terms
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OpenAI
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
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July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013675
Document ID
CA-D-00754
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Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Service Terms
Record ID: CA-P-013675
Captured: 2026-07-09 03:43:28 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/openai/openai-service-terms/provision/CA-P-013675/chatgpt-for-healthcare-use-restrictions/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OpenAI's ChatGPT for Healthcare Use Restrictions clause do?

This provision establishes explicit scope restrictions on clinical use of ChatGPT for Healthcare, prohibiting specific diagnostic analytical functions and requiring independent professional judgment. The reference to a Business Associate and Healthcare Addendum indicates that HIPAA-covered entity obligations and business associate protections are addressed through a separate contractual instrument.

How does this clause affect you?

Under this clause, healthcare professionals and organizations using ChatGPT for Healthcare are prohibited from using the service to analyze medical images, ECG waveforms, genomic sequences, or in vitro diagnostic outputs, and must independently verify all service outputs before clinical decision-making. The agreement requires execution of a Business Associate and Healthcare Addendum as a condition of using the healthcare product.

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