The Future Health: Best Practices for Advancing Care conference, presented by the Massachusetts Medical Society, is a premier virtual gathering of physicians, policy leaders, and innovators dedicated to shaping the future of health care. Centered
on this year’s theme, Preparing Health Care Teams: Meeting the Present and Preparing for the Future, the conference brought together nationally recognized experts and local leaders from health care, government, and industry to exchange knowledge,
share practical solutions, and advance care that is equitable, sustainable, and patient-centered. Recorded March 21, 2026, this dynamic online experience will explore strategies to reduce administrative burden, strengthen teamwork, and confidently
navigate emerging challenges including AI, policy shifts, immunization concerns, and the complex needs of aging populations—all in pursuit of transforming health care for both patients and physicians today and into the future.
The conference offered a series of expert-led sessions designed to translate insight into action. Each session dives deeper into the critical issues facing today’s health care teams—equipping participants with practical strategies, leadership perspectives, and innovative approaches to navigate complexity, strengthen trust, and improve patient care in a rapidly evolving landscape. Click below to explore and participate in the sessions.
Intended Audience
- Practicing physicians and physician leaders
- Senior-level health care executives
- Nurses and advanced practice providers
- Public health and government leaders
- CIOs, CMIOs, and innovation leaders in health care technology
Course Objectives
Upon completion of these activities, learners should be able to:
- Equip clinicians with practical knowledge to evaluate and responsibly use AI tools in clinical practice by understanding their legal, ethical, and liability implications while enhancing patient communication and decision-making.
- Optimize team-based workflows by aligning MA and APP roles and clarifying delegation to reduce physician burden and improve efficiency and access.
- Apply leadership and advocacy strategies to engage with health policy initiatives and support professional sustainability and autonomy.
- Use evidence-based communication frameworks to address vaccine hesitancy, counter misinformation, and build patient trust in clinical encounters.
Click on the session links above to participate.
