This page is a resource to promote patient safety conferences, events and webinars of interest to health care providers in Massachusetts. If you would like to receive a list of upcoming events, subscribe to our email newsletter. If you have an event you would like to share, please email patientsafetybeat@​betsylehmancenterma.​gov.


October 142025

Emerging Topics in Quality Improvement Webinar

Explore how artificial intelligence is being applied to improve quality and safety in health care. In this webinar, Dr. Clara Lin and Dr. Darren Migita from Seattle Children’s Hospital will present a real-world use case of the Pathway Assistant tool, highlighting its role in clinical effectiveness and decision support. Register here


October 222025

The Healthcare Well-Being Summit: Investment, Implementation, and Transformation

This one-day program is designed to help health care leaders address burnout, build resilience, and foster a culture of well-being. Linda Kenney, Director of Peer Support Programs at the Betsy Lehman Center, will lead a breakout session on the critical role of peer support in hospital settings — why it matters and how it can be effectively implemented. Register here


October 242025

New England Ambulatory Surgical Center Conference

Hosted by the Massachusetts Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, this is a full-day event of insights, innovation, and connection across the ASC community. Betsy Lehman Center Executive Director, Barbara Fain, will lead a break-out session with the Department of Public Health and Board of Registration in Medicine. Register here

November 32025

PFAC Fall Forum: Effective goal setting for Patient and Family Advisory Councils

During this virtual session, Katie Litterer, Program Manager for Family Partnerships at Boston Children’s Hospital, will share strategies for setting meaningful goals by listening to advisors, fostering shared accountability, and celebrating progress. Register here


November 132025

Risky Business: Trust in an age of uncertainty

The 2025 Risky Business conference will delve into the concept of trust and how it can be earned by looking to other organizations and industries for lessons learned. Register here


November 132025

Evaluating and Measuring the Impact of Patient and Family Advisory Councils and Committees

This conversation will explore how organizations can evaluate the impact of Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) and committees by focusing on meaningful outcomes such as quality, safety, equity, and cost-effectiveness. Led by Barbara Lewis, PhD, the session will offer insights and resources in measuring for PFAC impact. Register here


December 11, 2025

Communication, Apology, and Resolution (CARe): Representing Patients Who Suffer Medical Harm

The Massachusetts Bar Association hosts this webinar about the basic elements of CARe and best practices for attorneys representing patients in these scenarios. Register here