Advance Care Documents Integrate With Health Records
A new partnership makes it easier for consumers to access their legal care directives within their personal health portal.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Wellness
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Would you feel comfortable having your end-of-life planning documents stored in a digital consumer health record?
b.well Connected Health and MyDirectives have formed a new partnership to integrate advance care planning documents directly into consumer health records. This collaboration allows individuals to view these legal health documents alongside their broader personal medical information.
Why it matters
Consolidating advance directives with general medical data ensures that patients' care preferences are readily accessible to them and potentially to their care providers. This integration simplifies the management of sensitive end-of-life or emergency planning documentation.
The integration is based on a new corporate partnership linking a data network with a national advance care registry. The scope of this initiative focuses on bridging the gap between personal health records and legal planning documents, though the rollout timeline remains unknown.
The players
b.well Connected Health
A Baltimore-based health technology company focused on providing integrated platforms for personal health data management.
MyDirectives
A Dallas-based company that manages a national digital registry for advance care planning and advance directives.
The details
The collaboration works by creating a digital bridge between the b.well data platform and the MyDirectives national registry. By surfacing these documents within the health record interface, the system aims to streamline how patients store and review their end-of-life wishes and emergency treatment preferences. This process eliminates the need for users to manage these critical documents in a separate, disconnected location.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The partnership between b.well Connected Health and MyDirectives was announced.
Health Landscape
This integration follows the broader industry trend of enhancing the EHR interoperability framework by incorporating non-clinical, patient-driven documents into centralized digital systems. It marks a shift toward unified record-keeping that includes legal and personal treatment preferences.
If you have existing advance directives, monitor your health portal for updates regarding when these documents will be synced and visible. It is a good time to discuss your current care preferences with your physician to ensure they remain aligned with your wishes.
The takeaway
Centralizing your advance care planning documents with your health data ensures your voice remains part of your medical record. Consider reviewing your current health records to see what documents are available and talk to your primary care doctor about any gaps in your emergency planning.
Further reading
Learn more about managing your personal health documentation in our Wellness section.
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Would you feel comfortable having your end-of-life planning documents stored in a digital consumer health record?
