Cardiology and Pain Management for Primary Care
May 27, 2023 – May 29, 2023
Sunriver/Bend - Sunriver Resort
Set in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and minutes from the bustling town of Bend, OR, Sunriver Resort is a prime Central Oregon destination for adventure-filled vacations. With 300 days of sunshine every year, enthusiasts flock to Sunriver Resort for endless outdoor recreation year-round. You’ll never run out of things to do with four championship golf courses, a world-class spa, skiing at nearby Mt. Bachelor, horseback riding, paddle-boarding, canoeing, white water rafting, 40 miles of biking trails, and the list just goes on!
Tuition Discount
Past Attendees Save $50: Past MCE Conferences attendees (within the previous three years) automatically receive a $50 discount at checkout.
Bring a Friend or Colleague and Save $50: If you are attending with another healthcare professional you are eligible for a $50 discount.
Overview & Agenda
Cardiology and Pain Management for Primary Care – 12 Credits
Overview
This conference is designed to provide primary care practitioners with up-to-date, evidence-based information on commonly encountered issues in Cardiology and Pain Management, while suggesting pragmatic approaches to clinical management. The discussion-based format of the conference will encourage audience participation through dynamic lectures, case-based studies, and hands-on workshops. Keynote speakers will present and critically assess recent advancements and industry updates in Cardiology and Pain Management with the goal of enhancing the knowledge-base and core competence of attendees. The successful completion of this interactive program diagnosing, treating, and prescribing the most effective courses of treatment, with the goal of improving patient outcomes.
Target Audience
All Physicians and other Healthcare Professionals seeking clinical information about issues in Cardiology and Pain Management.
Speakers
Our presenting national faculty speakers make it their professional goals to enhance the training of primary care clinicians. This Continuing Medical Education program promises to help you learn the most current, best medicine, and techniques for making the diagnosis easier during a 20-minute office visit.
Topics and Objectives
Saturday, May 27
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Update on Pathophysiology of Pain and Review of Multidisciplinary Approaches in the Management of Fibromyalgia
Objectives: 1) Review mechanisms of pain perception, including peripheral and central changes, and how they serve as targets for pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for pain management 2) Describe recent genetic, biochemical, and imaging evidence that supports the etiology of fibromyalgia 3) Become familiar with the American College of Rheumatology criteria for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia, including the updated 2010 version
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Rational Polypharmacy for Chronic Pain Management
Objectives: 1) Apply an updated pathophysiologic understanding to targeting and treating pain 2) Understand mechanisms of action of the various muscle relaxers and anticonvulsants commonly used to treat various chronic pain states 3) Use case examples to better understand titration and adjustment of adjuvant analgesics
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Approach to the Treatment of Essential Hypertension
Objectives: 1) Understand the underlying pathophysiology of essential hypertension 2) Outline a reasonable treatment approach to essential hypertension based on pathophysiologic principles 3) Appreciate the role of the renin-angiotensin and aldosterone system in control of blood pressure
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Resistant Hypertension
Objectives: 1) Review the definition of resistant hypertension 2) Outline the common causes of secondary hypertension 3) Suggest a reasonable evaluation for patients with resistant hypertension
Sunday, May 28
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Atrial Fibrillation and the New Anticoagulants
Objectives: 1) Review the indications for anticoagulation for patients with atrial fibrillation 2) Understand the use of new novel anticoagulants and their bleeding risks 3) Outline a rational approach to the treatment of atrial fibrillation
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Novel Lipid-Lowering Agents Beyond Statin
Objectives: 1) Review PCSK9 therapy and newer medications for the treatment of hyperlipidemia 2) Understand the role of risk in determining hyperlipidemia therapy 3) Outline management algorithms to determine when to use combination therapy for hyperlipidemia
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Physical Exam for Low Back Pain: A Hands-On Approach
Objectives: 1) Discuss how several structures in the lumbar spine may serve as pain generators, including disc, facet joint, myofascial, and ligamentous structures 2) Review basic physical exam techniques used for assessing spine-related pain conditions 3) Differentiate lumbar radiculopathy signs and symptoms from other causes of low back pain, including facet-mediated, soft tissue, and sacroiliac joint pain
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Osteoarthritis Update – Including Assessment of Shoulder and Hip Pain Disorders
Objectives: 1) Become familiar with the evolving understanding of the pathophysiology of OA and the role of the central nervous system 2) Review pharmacologic agents used in treating OA, including NSAIDs, topical analgesics, and opioids 3) Apply physical exam tests to improve a clinician’s ability to diagnose common shoulder, hip, and knee conditions for both in-office visits and telehealth services
Monday, May 29
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM:
Update on Opioid Pharmacology, Risk Management Strategies, and Applying the CDC Guidelines in Primary Care
Objectives: 1) Highlight pharmacologic differences between various opioid products used for chronic pain management 2) Describe risk factors that may help to predict problematic opioid use, including addiction and misuse 3) Review the CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for chronic pain and how it can be applied to managing patients in pain, including tapering 4) Understand and utilize urine drug monitoring and prescription monitoring programs, as a more comprehensive monitoring of patients that may require opioid analgesics as part of a pain management regimen
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM: BREAK
8:35 AM – 9:35 AM:
Clinical Challenges: Behavioral Health Integration and What Should You Tell Your Patients About Cannabis Use For Chronic Pain?
Objectives: 1) Highlight general principles and goals of treatment related to cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness training for chronic pain 2) Understand nonpharmacologic strategies to calm the nervous system and decrease pain, including relaxation training and biofeedback 3) Become familiar with the pharmacology of cannabinoids and cannabis, and the evidence for chronic pain use and other medical conditions 4) Discuss the complexities of cannabis use and potential adverse effects, including dependence and addiction
9:35 AM – 9:45 AM: BREAK
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM:
Approach to the Management of Heart Failure
Objectives: 1) Review guideline-directed medical therapy for patients with heart failure 2) Outline a practical approach for the optimal use of RAS blockers and Beta-blockers in heart failure 3) Understand the role of BNP as a guide to optimal heart failure therapy
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM: BREAK
10:50 AM – 11:50 AM:
Microvascular Coronary Artery Disease
Objectives: 1) Understand the prevalence and presentation of microvascular coronary artery disease 2) Review the presentation and management of spontaneous coronary artery dissection 3) Outline a treatment management plan for patients with microvascular disease
Please Note: Content is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the activity website for the most current information.
Program Schedule
Date
Location
Description
Time
May 27, 2023
Homestead - Sunriver Resort Conference Center
Conference - Day 1
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
Check-In Opens at 7:00 AM
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
May 28, 2023
Homestead - Sunriver Resort Conference Center
Conference - Day 2
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
May 29, 2023
Homestead - Sunriver Resort Conference Center
Conference - Day 3
Breakfast for Registered Attendees
7:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education – ACCME
MCE Conferences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MCE Conferences designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM MOC Recognition
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12 (part II) MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
American Academy of Family Physicians – AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed Cardiology and Pain Management for Primary Care and deemed it acceptable for up to 12.00 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 05/27/2023 to 05/29/2023. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency: AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) 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.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada – Mainpro-M1
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is the accrediting body for family medicine continuing medical education (CME) in the United States of America. CFPC members who complete any live CME/CPD program accredited by the AAFP for Prescribed credit can claim the equivalent number of Mainpro-M1 credits. Canadian
American Osteopathic Association – AOA
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
American Academy of Physician Assistants – AAPA
AAPA accepts Category 1 CME approval from the AAFP.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners – AANP
AAFP Prescribed Credits are accepted by the AANP.
American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC
According to the ANCC, the continuing education hours approved by the AAFP meet the ANCC-accredited CNE criteria.
Pharmacology Credits
This course is being reviewed and will be acceptable for up to 12 CE credits; please verify with your Medical Board which hours may be applied toward Pharmacology credit.
Hotel Accommodations
We are currently past our cutoff date and sold out of group rooms with the property.
Please click here for nearby lodging options or call (855) 420-8206 to confirm if Sunriver Resort has remaining availability for you to book direct.
Accommodations – Sunriver Resort has been a premiere Northwest vacation destination thanks to its picturesque views, unparalleled recreational opportunities, and its close proximity to the happening town of Bend, Oregon. Guests can choose from a diverse offering of accommodations ranging from spacious suites to luxury vacation rentals, all set against the stunning Cascade Mountain Range.
Amenities Include – Indoor & Outdoor seasonal pools, Ski Shuttle (surcharge), High-Speed Internet access, Family Friendly, In-room Refrigerator, Coffee/Tea maker, Four Restaurants, Three Coffee Shops, One Poolside Bar, One Bar, Room Service Available, Business Center, Family Friendly, Pet Friendly, Fitness Center, Hairdryer, Iron and ironing board, Cribs available (surcharge), In-room wall safe. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
- Lodge Village Guest Rooms – $299 Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) Pillow top beds, lava rock wall gas fireplace, private deck or balcony, premium cable, 65″ flat-screen TV, Keurig coffee maker, free WiFi, and small refrigerator. Lodge Rooms located on the second floor have vaulted ceilings. Bedding Options: one king or two double beds. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of the request.
- River Lodge Guest Rooms – $399 Per Night (Plus Applicable Taxes and Fees) Spacious accommodations in Bend, Oregon with Northwestern décor, a private deck or balcony overlooking the Meadows Golf Course, and gorgeous views of the Cascade Mountain Range. Great proximity to the Main Lodge and Great Hall. Large bathroom with separate glass-enclosed shower and a soaking tub, granite countertops, and tile flooring. All River Lodge rooms have a stone wall gas fireplace, a Keurig Coffee maker, a small refrigerator, flat-screen TV, premium cable, Bluetooth-capable clock radios with USB ports, robes, and an in-room safe. Lodging rooms on the second floor have vaulted ceilings. Bedding Options: one king or two double beds. Note: Room categories are based on availability at the time of the request.
Additional Lodging Information –
- Taxes and Resort Fees: Room rates quoted above are, net rates, subject to tax, which are currently 9.5% and a ResortFee, which is currently 17.5% per room night. The Resort Fee is also subject to a 1.5% state tax. All fees are subject to a 0.57% Oregon State Surcharge. Rates, fees and taxes are subject to change. These rates are European plan (no meals included) rates.
- This daily resort fee includes: wireless Internet in guestrooms and meeting space, access to SageSprings Club and Spa, complimentary access to The Cove, access to Resort swimming poolsand hot tubs, access to Crosswater and Caldera Links, intraResort transportation, self-parking, and in-room coffee.
- Intra Resort Shuttle: Complimentary 24-hour intra-resort shuttle service – Sunriver Resort guests receive complimentary shuttle transportation throughout Sunriver and Crosswater on an individual, on-call basis.
Parking – Complimentary on-site parking is available for overnight guests, as well as for local and offsite guests during the duration of the conference hours on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Lodging Deposit – A Deposit of 1 Night + Tax is due at the time of booking. Balance is due to the resort upon arrival.
Lodging Cancellations – Terms and conditions as per MCE’s room agreement with the conference lodging venue:
- Should an attendee cancel a reservation, a refund of the deposit and/or cancellation fees will be in accordance with Hotel general policy at that time (currently a refund is given if an individual’s reservation is
canceled at least 21 days prior to arrival). - No-shows and early departures are considered a cancellation: No refunds will be issued.
All lodging cancellations must be made directly with the lodging venue. Please refer to your lodging confirmation for contact information and policies.
Register & Book Your Lodging Early! The MCE reduced room rates will be available to registered attendees up until April 19, 2023 (based on availability). Our reduced room rates may sell out before this date. We urge you to secure your lodging reservation as early as possible. Reduced rates will also be offered for 3 nights pre and post-program dates (based on availability).
Room Reservation Guidelines – The lodging reservation link has been created for the MCE Conference continuing medical education program, and only guests that are registered for this CME conference are eligible to use this site in order to access discounted rooms and/or theme park tickets (if applicable).
- Attendees must register within (7) seven days of booking MCE discounted lodging to avoid cancellations or increased nightly rates (depending on Hotel/Resort policy).
- We allow a maximum of 2 room reservations per registered attendee, based on availability and rates at the time of booking.
- Rooms and/or tickets (if applicable) cannot be purchased for the purpose of, or with the intention of being resold.
- All reservations must be made under the registered attendee’s name, as all reservations and ticket orders (if applicable) will be audited against the CME program registration list. Should it be necessary, we reserve the right to contact you to request proof of registration. If it is discovered that the reservation and/or ticket order is not for an MCE Conferences participant, the reservations and/or ticket order may be canceled or modified based on the Hotel/Resort policy, and deposits may not be eligible for a refund.
Please note: In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the number of registrations per conference.
Additional Travel Information
Airport Information –
- The Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is located approximately 35 miles (about 45 minutes) from the Sunriver Resort.
- The Portland Airport (PDX) is located approximately 180 miles (about 3 hours and 30 minutes) from the Sunriver Resort.
Airport Transportation – Shuttle service is available from the Bend/Redmond airport to Sunriver Resort. Please call (855) 420-8206 for reservations and cost.
Car Rental – To make your discounted car rental reservation, please click on the following links:
(please note: car rental company availability may differ based on airport/ destination)
- AVIS – Click Here and enter G028287 in the “AWD Number” box to receive the Group Discount.
- Budget – Click Here
- Enterprise – Click Here and enter XZB6145 to receive the MCE Conferences Group Discount.
- Hertz – Click Here and check the “Enter a Discount or Promo Code” and “I am a Corporate Customer” boxes. Enter 2086989 in the “Discount/CDP/Club Code” box to receive the Group Discount.
- National – Click Here and enter XZB6145 under Contract ID to receive Group Discount.
Special Assistance – MCE’s policy is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special arrangements are necessary for an individual with a disability to attend a conference, please contact our office at 1-888-533-9031.
Please Note: MCE is not associated with the third-party services listed herein and shall not be liable for any services of such third-party providers.
What Are You Waiting For?
Register Early! In order to provide a quality and interactive CME program, MCE Conferences will limit the amount of registrations per conference. Some conferences may have a lower registration limit due to the destination logistics and lodging availability.