New Models for Aging Populations

New Models for Aging Populations

Caring for an aging population demands approaches that meet the growing complexity of older adults’ needs. In this session (recorded March 21, 2026), explore three complementary models that strengthen care delivery: the Geriatric 5Ms for comprehensive assessment, Group Medical Visits to deepen education and engagement, and partnerships with faith communities that expand support networks. Learn how to design sustainable programs that improve outcomes by addressing the cognitive, physical, and spiritual dimensions of aging. 

This course was a part of the Future Health: Best Practices for Advancing Care 2026 Conference. To view all sessions, click here.

Moderator

Deborah S. Lee, MD
Program Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital

Faculty

Hawa Abu, MD, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Geriatric Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Ria Roberts, MD
Director of Belonging and Engagement, Graduate Medical Education; Co-Director, Department of Medicine Center for Trainee Affairs, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Associate Director, Sam W. Ho Health Justice Scholars Program, Tufts University School of Medicine
Geriatrician and Internist, Lecturer on Medicine, Part-time, Harvard Medical School

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 this activity, learners should be able to:

• Apply the Geriatric 5Ms framework (Mind, Mobility, Multi-complexity, Medications, and Matters Most) to conduct high-quality, equitable geriatric assessments that address cognitive function, fall prevention, and polypharmacy.
• Describe how Group Medical Visits (GMVs) can be adapted to empower older adults and identify strategies to overcome logistical challenges in maintaining a longitudinal GMV curriculum.
• Utilize conceptual frameworks linking spirituality to health to conduct effective spiritual assessments during clinical encounters, ensuring a patient-centered approach to holistic care.
• Analyze strategies for aligning clinical interventions with patient values and goals while addressing complex biopsychosocial needs such as frailty and caregiver burnout.

Accreditation & Credit Information
Accreditation Statement  
The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement 
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistant (NCCPA)
Physician Assistants may claim a maximum of 0.75 Category 1 credit for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Exam/Assessment: A score of 70% or higher is required to receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  

Course Fees:
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member: $30.00
MMS Resident/Student Member: FREE
Non-Member Physician: $67.50
Non-Members Resident/Student: $15.00
Allied Health Professional/Other: $24.00

Activity Term:
Original Release Date: June 30, 2026
Review Date(s): N/A 
Termination Date: June 30, 2029

Format and Estimated Time to Complete: Video recording / 45 minutes

System Requirements
Desktops/Laptops
Windows 10
Mac OSX 10.6 higher

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IE 11+
Firefox 18.0+
Chrome latest version
Safari 12+

Mobile/Tablet
iOS devices beginning with OS version 10 or higher (includes, iPhone, iPad and iTouch devices)

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