AMS has received several inquiries indicating a lack of clear understanding on the issues of quarantine and isolation, particularly when the physician is exposed to a person with a positive COVID-19 test. The Arkansas Department of Health has provided guidance on these issues and AMS encourages all physicians…

Arkansans experiencing mental health issues or stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic may receive immediate help through the AR-Connect program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) with no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' AR-Connect call center is open…

From PhysiciansPractice.com: While face masks are generally acknowledged as a vital safety device by the majority of the medical community, the CDC and OSHA, there is still some resistance to wearing them that can create legal and physical risks for medical practices. Here are some basics physicians should…

Effective August 1, 2020, based on data showing very low positivity rates in pre-procedure testing to date, the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test prior to elective procedures is rescinded. However, due to the level of spread within many Arkansas communities and to limit introduction of COVID-19 into…

Take a few minutes to hear about our latest PPE delivery that was made last Thursday, July 16.  P.S.  It was HOT that day.

Today (7\16) Governor Asa Hutchinson issued a statewide mandate ordering that every person in Arkansas must wear a face covering over the mouth and nose. This mandate covers both indoor and environments where there is exposure to non-household members and where six feet of social distancing cannot be…

In May, the Arkansas Medical Society and the American Medical Association issued a survey examining member experiences and needs during COVID-19 pandemic. We were looking at levels of concern, trends in telehealth, and needs for re-opening, and what we found was not surprising. One of the barriers to…

The Physicians’ Foundation is a national, not-for-profit organization composed of more than 20 state and regional medical societies nationwide seeking to advance the work of practicing physicians and facilitate the delivery of high-quality health care to patients. They are launching a survey to learn how COVID-19 is affecting…

AFMC Webinar: HIPAA Considerations for Telehealth Thursday, July 9 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. As a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) released official guidance encouraging the use of telehealth as a safer alternative to in-office visits. Additionally, OCR stated they would…

The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating on an infection prevention and control training initiative for frontline health care personnel. In order for this training to be as responsive to the needs of physicians as possible, we are asking…

Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care has put together customized scripts for clinics to use to help communicate with your patients about telemedicine visits. The scripts, available in both English and Spanish, are designed to be customized by your practice and used for communications including social media posts (such…