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Primary Care Update 2021 Las Vegas

Westgate Las Vegas CME Resort Conference

3-Night Westgate Las Vegas Resort CME Meeting
Round-trip Las Vegas, Nevada
June 09 - 12, 2021

This conference has already sailed, but that doesn't mean you have to miss the boat! Click here to see our complete schedule of upcoming programs.

<em>Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino</em>
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

COURSE CREDITS & HOURS

1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
15 ACPE Credits
15.0 Contact Hours

COURSE FEES

In Person Conference Registration:
3 Day Fee: $675
2 Day Fee: $575
1 Day Fee: $475
Conference Surcharge if not staying on site at hotel: $50.00 (see Conference Policies)

Live Stream Webcast Registration:
3 Day Fee: $550
2 Day Fee: $450
1 Day Fee: $350
In Person Conference registration includes workshop attendance, handouts, breakfast or refreshments during the meetings and documentation of continuing education credit*.
Live Stream Webcast registration includes live conference streaming, access to online course materials 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).

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists

PROGRAM PURPOSE

SESSION 1 SCHEDULE
Hot Topics in Infectious Diseases: New Antimicrobials, Penicillin Allergy De-labeling, Shorter Durations of Therapy, and more IV to PO conversion in complicated infections

5 hours | Wednesday, 6/9/2021
Check-in and Breakfast: 7:30AM PST
Educational Session: 8:00AM – 1:30PM PST

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
  • Review various newer antimicrobials that have been FDA-approved.
  • Evaluate these agents critically for use in clinical practice.
  • Discuss penicillin allergies including long-term implications.
  • Describe process and recent data supporting intervention strategies to de-label patients.
  • Describe disease states for which shorter durations of therapy data are growing.
SESSION 2 SCHEDULE
Hot Topics in Ambulatory Care: New Asthma Guidelines, Migraine Prophylaxis including CGRP antagonists, and COVID-19 for the Primary Care Provider

5 hours | Thursday, 6/10/2021
Check-in and Breakfast: 7:30AM PST
Educational Session: 8:00AM – 1:30PM PST

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
  • Describe new recommendations to recently published asthma guidelines.
  • Discuss changes in asthma medication recommendations.
  • Discuss current role of traditional agents for migraine prophylaxis.
  • Describe role of newer CGRP antagonists within migraine prophylaxis.
  • Review acute effects of COVID-19 on the primary care provider.
  • Provide guidance in managing long-term complications of COVID-19 for the primary care provider.
SESSION 3 SCHEDULE
Preventive Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy Update: A Case-Based Approach

5 hours | Friday, 6/11/2021
Check-in and Breakfast: 7:30AM PST
Educational Session: 8:00AM – 1:30PM PST

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
  • Review medications and lifestyle modifications that are recommended for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
  • Explain recommendations from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines for treatment of patients with hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation.
  • Formulate a care plan for patients with resistant hypertension based on the 2018 American Heart Association scientific statement.
  • Describe the evidence supporting bedtime dosing of antihypertensive medications.
  • Apply the treatment approaches recommended in the 2018 ACC-AHA cholesterol guideline to patients with hypercholesterolemia.
  • Define the evidence and role in therapy of nonstatin medications in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
  • Examine results from cardiovascular outcome trials evaluating the use of angiotensin–neprilysin inhibition in heart failure with reduce ejection fraction.
  • Compare and contrast the evidence and guideline recommendations supporting the use of antiplatelet therapy for primary and secondary prevention patients.
  • Examine the evidence-based CV risk reduction benefits of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes.
  • Create treatment plans that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment to take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
BIAS FREE CME - No Commercial Support was provided for this CME activity.

Faculty

Christopher M. Bland, Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS

Christopher M. Bland, Pharm.D., FCCP, FIDSA, BCPS
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Joseph's/Candler Health System, Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Bland has an affiliation with Merck Pharmaceuticals, Biomerieux Diagnostics, and La Jolla Pharmaceuticals.

Joseph Saseen, Pharm.D., FASHP, FCCP, BCPS, BCACP

Joseph Saseen, Pharm.D., FASHP, FCCP, BCPS, BCACP
Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Clinical Pharmacy; Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO. Dr. Saseen has NO financial arrangements with any corporate organization that might have an interest in the subject being presented.

Accreditation

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

University Learning Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. These programs are accredited for pharmacists.

Session 1: 5 Contact Hours ACPE UAN 0741-0000-21-004-L01-P, Activity: Knowledge
Session 2: 5 Contact Hours ACPE UAN 0741-0000-21-005-L01-P, Activity: Knowledge
Session 3: 5 Contact Hours ACPE UAN 0741-0000-21-006-L01-P, Activity: Application

Physicians: The AAFP has reviewed Primary Care Update 2021-Las Vegas and deemed it acceptable for up to 15.00 In-Person, Live (could include online) AAFP Prescribed credit. Term of Approval is from 06/09/2021 to 06/11/2021. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

ITINERARY

DATE PORT OF CALL ARRIVE DEPART
Wed Jun 09 Las Vegas, Nevada - -
Thu Jun 10 - -

PORTS OF CALL

Las Vegas, Nevada

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

PLEASE NOTE: To attend the conference, participants must book their cruise accommodations through Continuing Education, Inc. This ensures we can provide full conference services and complimentary social amenities to meeting participants and guests. Participants' family and friends are welcome to book within our group allotment and take advantage of our typically excellent rates. Thanks for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

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COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We Will Match or Beat the Cruise Line’s Fares and Promotional Offers. * Prices displayed below cover the entire cruise and include meals,
nightly entertainment, resort features and all taxes.
STATEROOM DETAILS
PRICING PER PERSON

A deposit of 0.00 per person is due to reserve your stateroom.

3rd/4th in Stateroom - Please call to secure the best possible pricing

Cruise pricing is presented per person, based double occupancy of the stateroom, following industry practice. Pricing presented above is listed accordingly to allow easy comparison for the stateroom categories displayed. Our agents always provide 'total cost' pricing disclosing all particulars before you make any commitment.

COMPETITIVE PRICING PROMISE: We will match any price currently offered by the cruise line; this promise includes their short-term, promotional rates. As a value-added organizer of meetings at sea, however, we do not seek to compete with 'cruise discounters,' 'travel clubs,' or 'distressed inventory' sales operations.
PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Because this sailing is departing soon, no fares are displayed above; Call us to request a quote of current, market-rate fares. Those fares, the same as offered directly by the cruise line, are subject to change at any time until held with a deposit or full payment of the fare. Market rates are capacity and revenue controlled, do fluctuate, and can be withdrawn without notice.
CANCELLATION PENALTY POLICY WILL APPLY: We recommend Travel Insurance to protect your investment from unexpected, late cancellations.
Cruise Cancellation Policy:Late Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please congirm the policy applicable to this cruise with one of our agents.
Course Fee Cancellation Policy: 30+ days before sailing date - 75% Refund ; 7-29 days before sailing date - 50% Refund; Less than 7 days before sailing date - No Refund
FUEL SUPPLEMENT: During periods of unusual oil price volatility, cruiselines may implement a fuel surcharge at any time prior to sailing.

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  • Cancelling your trip after unexpectedly becoming too sick to travel
  • Taking care of a sick or injured traveling companion
  • Having to end your trip early due to a family emergency
  • Dealing with a flight delay or cancellation
  • Needing to buy personal items if your luggage is lost or stolen
  • Missing your cruise departure after a covered flight delay

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What Can Travel Insurance Help Protect?

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TRIP CANCELLATION

Reimburses your prepaid, non-refundable travel expenses if you need to cancel your trip due to a covered reason, such as you, a family member, or traveling companion experiencing a covered illness or injury. Examples include:

  • A doctor says you or a traveling companion is too sick to fly
  • Your parent or child requires hospitalization
  • You need to attend the birth of a family member’s child
  • You have a traffic accident (not breakdown) on the way to the airport
  • A storm shuts down your airport for 24 hours or more

TRIP INTERRUPTION

Reimburses your unused, non-refundable travel expenses and increased transportation costs during your trip if you have to return home early due to a covered reason, for instance when a family member has a qualifying medical emergency and needs your care. Examples include:

  • You have a covered illness or injury and a doctor says you must return home
  • A family member has a qualifying injury and needs your care
  • A covered emergency, like a fire or flood, makes your home uninhabitable

TRAVEL DELAY

If you have a covered delay while traveling, travel insurance can reimburse you for meals, accommodations, and transportation expenses when your trip is delayed for a minimum number of consecutive hours for a covered reason. Minimum number of hours varies by plan.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE

Reimburses your expenses related to covered medical and dental emergencies* that might occur on your trip. This benefit can be especially helpful if you have a covered emergency outside the United States, as most health insurance policies won’t cover you outside the country. Examples include:

  • You slip and break your ankle while sightseeing
  • You get food poisoning while sampling the local cuisine
  • You lose a filling and need immediate dental treatment*

*A sublimit and maximum apply for this benefit. Check your plan documents for details.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION

Arranges and pays for medically necessary transportation following a covered injury or illness to the nearest appropriate medical facility to receive care and get you home after treatment.

BAGGAGE LOSS, DAMAGE, or THEFT

Reimburses the replacement of your lost, damaged, or stolen luggage and personal items while traveling.

BAGGAGE DELAY

Reimburses essential items purchased during your trip if your baggage is delayed for a minimum number of hours (varies by plan).

CHANGE FEE

Reimburses fees if you need to change your flight itinerary due to a covered reason.

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Provides around-the-clock support during your trip. Allianz Global Assistance’s staff of multilingual problem solvers can help you with medical, legal, and travel-related emergencies whenever they happen. Medical assistance may include, but is not limited to:

  • Medical triage with referrals to local prescreened medical providers
  • Ongoing medical monitoring
  • Payment guarantee
  • Emergency medical transportation

Additional services for travel-related emergencies can help with:

  • Missed connecting flights
  • Lost/stolen travel documents
  • Pre-trip information
  • Prescription replacements
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File a Claim

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Update Your Plan

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About Allianz Global Assistance

Allianz Global Assistance is a world leader in travel insurance and assistance, helping millions of travelers across the globe every year. Allianz Global Assistance is owned by Allianz SE, the world’s largest diversified insurance company. For over 100 years, Allianz SE has helped protect important milestones in American history, insuring the Wright Brothers’ first flight and Golden Gate Bridge construction.

Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply including for pre-existing medical conditions. Insurance benefits underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: 2 Mid America Plaza, Suite 200, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181), rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233), rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on your state of residence and plan chosen. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Plans only available to U.S. residents and may not be available in all jurisdictions. Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Travel Insurance are marks of AGA Service Company dba Allianz Global Assistance or its affiliates. Allianz Travel Insurance products are distributed by Allianz Global Assistance, the licensed producer and administrator of these plans and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance benefits and assistance services. Any Non-Insurance Assistance services purchased are provided through AGA Service Company. Except as expressly provided under your plan, you are responsible for charges you incur from third parties. Contact AGA Service Company at 800-284-8300 or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 or customerservice@allianzassistance.com.

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Program last modified: August 17, 2025