Research & Impact
Through the West Health Accelerator, we are committed not only to improving care for older adults across Mass General Brigham, but also to sharing what we learn with health systems across the country. Through publications, conference presentations and meaningful collaborations, we disseminate evidence-based strategies that can help transform care for older adults nationwide.
Upcoming Events and Conferences
SIRC 2026: Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Conference
The West Health Accelerator at Mass General Brigham joined fellow West Health Accelerator teams at the 2026 SIRC Conference in Minneapolis for a symposium on implementation science in fast-moving health system change. Joy Lee, PhD, MPH, shared lessons from the Accelerator’s work embedding implementation science into an age-aligned initiative across nine Mass General Brigham hospitals. The joint Accelerator team was also named a finalist for the SIRC Mission Award and an Outstanding Symposium Award.
EPIC UGM 2026
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
AHA Learning Collaborative
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.
2025 AHA Annual Membership Meeting
Explore how the West Health Accelerator at Mass General Brigham is advancing safer, higher-quality care for older adults through leadership engagement, operational innovation, and team-based approaches. In this session, Zara Cooper, MD, MSc, FACS, and Zia Agha, MD, discuss strategies for empowering teams, fostering a culture of safety, and driving sustainable health system transformation.