Rising Together for Excellence in Health Care Quality
ABQAURP’s 49th Annual Conference
September 24-25, 2026 | Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach, FL

Health care is transforming rapidly, driven by regulatory change, emerging technologies such as AI, evolving reimbursement models, and increasing demands for coordinated, high value care. Today’s interprofessional teams must collaborate more effectively than ever to ensure safe care transitions, optimize utilization, strengthen documentation, and improve population health outcomes.

Join your colleagues at ABQAURP’s 49th Annual Conference to explore innovative, evidence based strategies that enhance communication, support compliance, leverage technology, and elevate performance across the continuum of care.

Together, we will rise to meet the challenges of a shifting health care landscape—bridging gaps between quality care delivery, reimbursement integrity, and patient satisfaction.

SCHEDULE:
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 7:45 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Friday, September 25, 2026 - 7:45 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

WELCOME RECEPTION:
Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Conference Fees:

	Thursday Only	Friday Only	Two Days
Diplomate Member	$625.00	$555.00	$1,180.00
Professional Member	$675.00	$600.00	$1,275.00
Non-Member	$730.00	$645.00	$1,375.00

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Make your reservations online or by calling Reservations at (727) 595-1611. Identify yourself as an ABQAURP attendee to receive our special room rate of $229/single or double occupancy, by September 1, 2026. Rooms in this block are LIMITED and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Resort and parking fees are waived for ABQAURP attendees.

PLEASE NOTE: Course materials and name badges will be distributed at registration. Attendees must complete the online CME/CE Verification to be eligible for credit.

CANCELLATIONS: All cancellations and transfers are subject to a $100 processing fee. A full refund, less the $100 processing fee, will be given if you cancel in writing by May 30, 2026. Thereafter, credits on account may be approved for extenuating circumstances. If you do not cancel and do not attend, you are still responsible for payment. ABQAURP reserves the right to cancel the conference and return all registration course fees. ABQAURP may reschedule programs or close registration when programs are sold out. For these reasons, registrants are advised against purchasing non-refundable airline tickets.

RECORDING: Attendees should note that sessions are audio and/or video recorded and may be published in various media, including print, audio, and video formats without further notice. By attending, participants acknowledge these activities and agree to allow their image to be used by ABQAURP in association publications, on ABQAURP’s website, and in marketing and promotional materials.

FACULTY PRESENTATIONS: Presentations are intended for educational purposes only. Fact and opinions expressed by the faculty, unless expressly stated to the contrary, may not reflect the opinion or position of ABQAURP.

SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS / REQUESTS: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in any presentation must contact ABQAURP by August 25, 2026. Persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation in their room should contact the Sheraton Sand Key at (727) 595-1611 to make arrangements. Attendees with specific dietary requirements must contact ABQAURP by September 1, 2026, to make necessary arrangements. Additional fees may apply.

*Schedule/Topics are tentative and subject to change.