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This week's Friday Member Feature is dedicated to the Arkansas Medical Society physicians who took time out of their busy schedules to serve as Doctors of the Day during the 2026 fiscal and special sessions. ![]()
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The Society's DOD program provides an invaluable public service to legislators and others at the state Capitol while also offering physicians a meaningful opportunity to participate in the legislative process. The program is coordinated by AMS Legislative Support Specialist Laura Hawkins and continues to make a positive impact during each legislative session. ![]()
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Thank you to the AMS 2026 Doctors of the Day:![]()
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Katherine Baltz, MD![]()
C. Lowry Barnes, MD![]()
Lee Coon, DO![]()
James Hunt Jr., MD![]()
Sumant Inamdar, MD![]()
Rachel Kilpatrick, MD![]()
Jason Lofton, MD![]()
Beth Milligan, MD![]()
Eddie Ochoa, MD![]()
Prasad Padala, MD![]()
Kristen Shealy, MD![]()
Bala Simon, MD![]()
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Center for Implementation Research is partnering with the Arkansas Department of Health to provide free education for healthcare professionals across Arkansas through the Academic Detailing Program known as AR-ADEPT.![]()
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What is Academic Detailing? Academic detailing is a nationally supported initiative where trained healthcare professionals offer one-on-one education to providers. These sessions focus on evidence-based approaches to managing chronic pain and substance use disorders, including:![]()
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• The latest national guidelines for safer pain management ![]()
• Alternatives to opioids for treating chronic pain ![]()
• Strategies for safely tapering opioids ![]()
• Evidence-based screening and referral practices for substance misuse ![]()
• FDA-approved medications for substance use disorders![]()
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Learn more. Follow the QR code shown or visit: heyor.ca/R59V20![]()
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AMS offers a significant 75% discount to all new Arkansas physicians who join AMS. Physicians only qualify if you join during your first year of practice in Arkansas. Membership dues will be prorated over the two following years, giving you a savings of over $600.
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