Athenahealth patients can ask Claude about their medical records now
The partnership could provide one of the nation’s largest AI companies with a bevy of personal medical data.
Athenahealth, a major US healthcare provider, has partnered with Anthropic to link patient health records with Anthropic's Claude AI model. The collaboration utilizes a Model Context Protocol (MCP) compatible server called AthenaPatient MCP, enabling Claude to access and provide information from patients' health records. Patients can securely sign in with their Athenahealth account credentials to grant Claude access to specific health information, such as lab results, medications, and visit history.
However, not all Athenahealth patients will have their data shared with Claude, and users can revoke access at any time. Anthropic's Claude Pro and Claude Max users, available for $20 and $100 per month, respectively, can inquire about their medical records, but the AI is not capable of providing medical advice or replacing a clinician's professional judgment.
The partnership between Athenahealth and Anthropic is part of a growing trend in the health tech industry, where big tech companies collaborate with healthcare providers to access valuable health data. Despite the potential for AI to streamline administrative tasks for doctors, a recent survey indicated that many Americans still prefer human oversight in clinical contexts.
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