91st Arkansas General Assembly
The Regular Session of the 91st Arkansas General Assembly will convene on Monday, January 9, 2017. If, like previous general sessions, AMS anticipates the session extending into April. Please watch for the AMS legislative alerts and be ready to contact your legislator if identified on the alert. With…
Physician Leadership Opportunities
No entity has more influence over health care in Arkansas than the Arkansas Medical Society. If you are ready to take an active role in channeling that influence, consider running for the AMS Board of Trustees. There are currently 37 District Trustees representing ten geographic areas of the…
Save the Date: 2017 AMS Annual Meeting
The AMS annual meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Rock on May 5-6, 2017. This meeting offers AMS members continuing medical education programs, networking opportunities, a vendor showcase and a good time with your colleagues. The welcome reception and President's Gala will be held in…
Dr. James Suen of Little Rock Receives High Honor
Dr. Omar Atiq presented the Arkansas Medical Society's Asklepion Award to Dr. James Suen of Little Rock at the July, 2016 Board of Trustees meeting. The Askelpion Award honors an AMS member for their service, leadership, and excellence in serving the community through medical practice. Dr. James Suen…
Switch & Save with the Arkansas Medical Society VISA Gold or VISA Platinum Credit Card
VISA is exclusively for AMS members and features a new "Select Rewards Program," which offers a wide variety of money-saving benefits. Make the move today and take advantage of one of the many benefits of being an AMS member. With this introductory offer, members will enjoy 4.9% APR*…
AMS Welcomes 46 New Members
By joining the Arkansas Medical Society (AMS), the physicians listed below have illustrated their commitment to improving health care in their communities and our state. “As AMS members, these physicians are part of a statewide network of over 4,300 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students, dedicated to protecting…
New sleep center honors longtime AMS member
Arkansas Medical Society member, Hillard Duckworth, MD was recently recognized for over 60 years of service to the Piggott community through the newly opened Duckworth Diagnostic Sleep Center, part of the Piggott Community Hospital. Dr. Duckworth has been a continuous member of the Arkansas Medical Society since 1956. Full article below from…
2016 Annual Meeting Recap
Physicians from across the state met on April 22nd-23rd at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain to discuss advocacy efforts, elect new leaders, participate in educational opportunities and plan for the future of healthcare in our state. From prescription drug abuse to health care reform policies, advocating…
Dr. Scott Cooper Installed as President
Rogers Orthopedic Surgeon Scott Cooper, MD, was recently named president of the Arkansas Medical Society. Dr. Cooper, who practices at Mercy Clinic Orthopedics, has been a member of the society since 1996 and has also served as a district trustee representing the physicians and patients of 10 Northwest…
AMS Trustees Address Tort Reform and Telemedicine
During the 2016 AMS Annual Meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to support a proposed Arkansas constitutional amendment that would limit attorney fees and allow the General Assembly to adopt caps on non-economic damages for medical malpractice lawsuits. The amendment has been filed and is currently gathering signatures.…
2016-2017 AMS Leadership
The Arkansas Medical Society met recently at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain to elect new officers, attend educational programs and plan advocacy efforts. Rogers Orthopedic Surgeon Scott Cooper, MD, was named president of the group. Dr. Cooper, who practices at Mercy Clinic Orthopedics, has been…