Providing Better Patient Care 2026 - Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas

Providing Better Patient Care 2026 is organized by University Learning Systems (ULS) and will be held from Jun 02 - 04, 2026 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America.

Description:
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.

Learning Objectives:
Session 1: Tuesday June 2, 2026 - From Guidelines to Bedside: Moder ACCIAHA Strategies for Hypertension and Dyslipidemia Management

1. Apply recommendations from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for treatment of patients with hypertension and dyslipidemia

2. Review lifestyle modifications that are recommended for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease

3. Summarize how future cardiovascular risk is estimated in primary prevention patients using the Pooled Cohort Equations and PREVENT calculator.

4. Apply the treatment approaches recommended in the most recent ACC-AHA hypertension and dyslipidemia guidelines

5. Illustrate emerging pharmacotherapies for the treatment of hypertension and dyslipidemia

6. Interpret the evidence and role in therapy of nonstatin medications in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

7. Create treatment plans that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

Session 2: Wednesday June 3, 2026 - Obesity, Drug Interactions, Jeopardy

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Overcoming Obesity: Update on Current and Future Pharmacotherapy Options

1. Describe appropriate patients who may benefit from obesity pharmacotherapy.

2. Evaluate common obesity medications with potential therapeutic uses as well as common and severe adverse reactions.

3. Identify potential future obesity medication therapies that may offer advantages over current FDA-approved agents.

Drug Interactions:

4. Identify common drug interaction mechanisms including cytochrome P450 enzymes.

5. Identify relevant clinical drug interactions for common medications.

6. Delineate assessment and management strategies for common interactions.

Obesity and Drug Interactions Jeopardy

7: Identify key laboratory values and parameters for monitoring drug therapy.

8. Describe key characteristics of common drug therapies.

9 Identify clinical pearls from various pharmacotherapy therapies.

 Session 3: Thursday June 4, 2026 -New Drug Update, Osteoporosis, Jeopardy

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

New Drug Update:

1. Describe new drugs approved in the last 12-18 months that have potential to impact clinical practice.

2. Discuss clinical and practical pearls of each new agent where applicable compared to standard therapies.

3. Evaluate each agent's efficacy and safety data to best determine role in therapy.

Review of Current Osteoporosis Treatments:

4. Differentiate pharmacotherapy options for the management of osteoporosis.

5. Apply current osteoporosis treatment guidelines to develop individualized treatment plans.

6. Identify strategies to optimize long-term clinical and safety outcomes.

New Drug, Osteoporosis Jeopardy

7: Identify key laboratory values and parameters for monitoring drug therapy.

8. Describe key characteristics of common drug therapies.

9 Identify clinical pearls from various pharmacotherapy therapies.

Conference Policies - Please review before registering.

In Person Conference Registration:  Conference registration includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit. Spouses, family and friends are welcome and do not need to register unless they attend the educational sessions. Special seminar fees are available for non-professional accompanying persons who wish to attend one or more session (no special receipt, certification or credit issued).

Live Stream Webcast Registration:  Includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials and documentation of continuing education credit.

Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.

Pharmacists: Please ensure that we have your NABP# and date of birth on file. ACPE does not allow us to provide you with paper statements of credit.

Statements of Credit:  Should you need a paper statement of credit, you can access that information via CPE Monitor. All other professionals: An applicable paper Statement of Credit will be issued upon receipt of your post-conference paperwork.  

Requirements For Credit: Credit is dependent on verification of conference attendance by on-time check-in at each session and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per session basis, no partial credit is awarded.

Note: Approximately one 15 minute break per 2.5 hours. Credited hours do not include breaks.

Hotel Information

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.

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