Current Topics in Healthcare 2026 - Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas

Current Topics in Healthcare 2026 is organized by University Learning Systems (ULS) and will be held from Sep 23 - 25, 2026 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America.

About This Conference:
Join us for this pharmacology continuing medical education CME at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, amidst the vibrant nightlife, shows and fine dining of Las Vegas.

This conference provides 15 contact hours  of pharmacy CE and  (1.5 CEU) of live AAFP/ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ACPE and pharmacology CE/CME credit over three days.

IN PERSON CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: Includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of live continuing education credit.

LIVE STREAM WEBCAST REGISTRATION: Includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials and documentation of live continuing education credit

ON DEMAND LIBRARY  You can usually watch recordings of the live event.

Educational Sessions:
Session 1: Wednesday September 23, 2026 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Pharmacotherapeutic Review of Hypertension, Diabetes, Smoking Cessation, Obesity and GLP1s, and Heart Failure

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:

Pumping Up Your Knowledge: Hypertension Management Refresher

• 1. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of hypertension
• 2. Identify available medications for the treatment of hypertension.
• 3. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with hypertension.
• Overall Diabetes Refresher -Glucose Guru: Diabetes Management Refresher
• 4. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• 5. Identify available medications for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• 6. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Last Puff: Supporting Patients in Quitting Smoking
• 7. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of smoking cessation.
• 8. Identify available medications for the treatment of smoking cessation.
• 9. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient interested in quitting smoking.
• Shaping a Healthier Future: Obesity Management Refresher
• 10. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of obesity.
• 11. Identify available medications for the treatment of obesity.
• 12 Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with obesity.
• The Beat Goes On: Heart Failure Management Refresher
• 13. Describe current recommendations available for the treatment of heart failure.
• 14. Identify available medications for the treatment of heart failure.
• 15. Create a pharmacotherapeutic regimen given a patient with heart failure.

Session 2: Thursday September 24, 2026 - The Art of Deprescribing in People with Profound Autism

• 1. Discuss why individuals with profound autism have reduced access to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization.
• 2. Define polypharmacy.
• 3. Identify three reasons for polypharmacy in people with profound autism.
• 4. Apply deprescribing strategies to a clinical case example.
• 5. Define diagnostic overshadowing and evaluate factors that may contribute to it using a clinical case example.
• 6. Identify three common psychotropic side effects and assess how they contribute to aggression and self-injurious behaviors in people with intellectual disabilities.
• 7. Distinguish between affective and mood lability and describe how those differences influence treatment planning.
• 8. Describe the diagnostic and treatment differences of catatonia in people with and without an intellectu-

Session 3: Friday September 25, 2026 8 AM-1:30 PM Las Vegas time, -Acute & Chronic Pain, COPD / Asthma, Lower GI Tract, Upper GI Tract and Sexual Dysfunction

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:  
Acute & Chronic Pain: 

• 1.Differentiate acute, subacute, and chronic pain syndromes based on pathophysiology and clinical presentation. 
• 2.Compare the mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of major analgesic medication classes. 
• 3.Apply evidence-based principles for opioid prescribing, monitoring, and risk mitigation. 
• 4.Select appropriate multimodal pharmacologic strategies for common pain conditions. 
• 5.Recognize medication-related complications including tolerance, dependence, opioid-induced hyperalgesia, and overdose.  COPD / Asthma: 
• 6.Distinguish the underlying pathophysiology and clinical features of asthma and COPD. 
• 7.Compare the pharmacology of bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, and biologic therapies. 
• 8.Select evidence-based pharmacologic treatment regimens using current GOLD and GINA recommendations. 
• 9. Identify appropriate escalation and de-escalation strategies in chronic airway disease management. 
• 10.Recognize and manage common medication adverse effects and inhaler-related challenges. Lower GI Tract 
• 11.Describe the pharmacologic management of common lower gastrointestinal disorders, including constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel disease. 
• 12.Compare the mechanisms of action, indications, and adverse effects of commonly prescribed lower GI medications. 
• 13.Apply evidence-based treatment strategies for symptom-directed and disease-modifying therapy. 
• 14.Recognize medication interactions and safety considerations in lower GI pharmacotherapy. 
• 15.Develop individualized treatment approaches based on patient presentation and comorbidities.  Upper GI Tract:  
• 16.Review the pathophysiology and pharmacologic treatment of common upper gastrointestinal disorders, including GERD, peptic ulcer disease, and nausea/vomiting syndromes. 
• 17.Compare acid-suppressing therapies, mucosal protective agents, antiemetics, and H. pylori treatment regimens. 
• 18. Select evidence-based therapies for common upper GI clinical presentations. 
• 19. Recognize important medication adverse effects, interactions, and long-term safety considerations. 
• 20. Apply guideline-based strategies for appropriate medication selection and therapeutic monitoring.  Sexual Dysfunction: 
• 21, Differentiate common causes of sexual dysfunction in men and women. 
• 22. Review the pharmacology of medications used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and related conditions. 
• 23. Identify contraindications, adverse effects, and drug interactions associated with sexual dysfunction therapies. 
• 24. Apply patient-centered and evidence-based approaches to treatment selection. 
• 25.Recognize the impact of endocrine, cardiovascular, psychiatric, and medication-related factors on sexual health.

Venue Information

Hotel Amenities & Local Attractions

Variety of suites and onsite amenities.

Onsite Las Vegas Monorail & Westgate Shuttle providing easy access to other Las Vegas attractions.

World's Largest Race & Sports Book.

Extensive dining options, including The Edge Steakhouse and the world-famous Benihana.

Newly opened Serenity Spa.

Conference Location

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-732-5111 Map Group Reservations Local Transportation

McCarran International Airport (LAS) is located 3.5 miles from Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Taxi/Cab stands located outside of the airport.

Area shuttle services Airline Shuttle, MWTravel Vegas and Bell Trans.

National rental car agencies located at the airport, use this link for more information.

Enjoy the convenience of the Las Vegas Monorail with a stop located at the Westgate Las Vegas

Hotel Reservations

RESORT FEE

The Resort Fee has been reduced to $35.00 (plus 13.38% tax) per room, per day, and will be added to the room rate. The Resort Fee provides guests with several of the most commonly requested additional services in one package price without being charged several individual fees. The items included in the fee are:

Wireless Internet access for three devices (excluding the convention area)

Fitness Center access for up to two adults

Use of in-room safe

Local and toll-free domestic (800) calls

Complimentary parking

Complimentary shuttle bus service to the “Las Vegas Strip” and Downtown Las Vegas

CHECK IN / CHECK OUT TIMES

The HOTEL’s check-in time is 3:00 PM. Check out time is 11:00 AM. All guests arriving before 3:00 P.M. will be accommodated as rooms become available. The HOTEL’s bell captain can arrange to check baggage for guests arriving early if rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on departure day. Photo identification will be required upon check in.

Attrition Surcharge

If you don't make reservations and stay at the hotel where University Learning Systems has reserved a block of rooms, you must add the attrition surcharge to the conference fee. Staying at hotel with an offer other than the ULS Group Code such as through a third party booking, still requires payment of the Attrition Surcharge.

2024/2025 Hotel Attrition Surcharge: $50

ULS will verify all rooming/cabin information with the hotel /travel agent and the hotel /travel agent has the right to release pertinent information to ULS for all attendees. No credit will be reported until the Attrition Surcharge is satisfied.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Unfortunately we have recently experienced a rash of attendees not utilizing the ULS designated hotel or travel agent causing ULS to incur significant penalties.