2019 Fifty-Year Club Inductees
Each year, the Arkansas Medical Society honors members who have been practicing for 50 years or more. These distinguished physicians have been faithful in the membership and leadership in the Society, and we appreciate their contributions. Congratulations to the following members who were inducted during the annual luncheon…
Stand Up for Medicine: A Commentary
This commentary was featured in the May 2019 edition of the Journal. Dr. Tim Paden is an AMS District 9 Trustee and is a family physician in Mountain Home. As physicians, we set our sights on the profession for a variety of reasons – interest in medicine, family…
Arkansas sets standard for states by removing prior authorization for treatment of opioid use disorder
The American Medical Association (AMA) and Arkansas Medical Society (AMS) commended Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas General Assembly for putting an end to senseless administrative barriers to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Signed into law this week, Arkansas Act 964 requires all health insurers and the…
Atiq Appointed Chair of ACP Board of Governors
AMS Past President Omar T. Atiq, MD, FACP, has been named Chair of the Board of Governors of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the national organization of internists. His term began during the ACP’s annual scientific meeting held in Philadelphia this month. Dr. Atiq is the first Arkansas…
Apply today for the 2018 – 2019 Physician Practice Quality Improvement Award
UPDATE: Application deadline has been moved to August 16, 2019. The Physician Practice Quality Improvement Award Program online application is live! Physician practices continue to make great strides in providing reliable preventive services and implementing effective care management methods. We think these practices should be recognized for their hard work. The Arkansas Medical…
Check Out Our New Photo Album!
ARKMED.org now features a new photo gallery feature, and you can view it here. We'll be adding to it in the coming months, so be sure to check back to see the latest photos. Do you see your picture and would like it emailed to you? Contact Membership/Communications Specialist…
Board of Trustees Election Results
The elections for AMS District Trustees concluded on February 28, and the following were elected for two- year terms and will be confirmed at the Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, April 26, 2019. The trustees who are rotating off the board will also be recognized at the Annual…
2019 Award Nominations Due March 1
AMS is seeking nominations for the following awards: Asklepion Award, Shuffield Award, and Student Leadership Award. Asklepion and Shuffield award recipients will be honored at the 2019 Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Little Rock. The Student Leadership award will be…
Curious about Cybersecurity? Read the March edition of JAMS
In the March edition of the Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society, we discuss the measures needed to maintain cybersecurity in the medical industry. Below are a list of FAQ's from the FBI that can help with the security of your online systems. What are some…
Save the Date: AMS Annual Membership Meeting – April 26
Join fellow physicians at the 2019 AMS Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, April 26 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Little Rock. This one-day meeting will provide CME opportunities, as well as a chance to discuss advocacy efforts from the legislative session and to network with your peers. …
Legal Symposium Now On Demand
At the first annual AMS Legal Symposium, physicians and office managers heard from subject matter experts on important legal issues that could negatively impact their careers and practices. If you missed the opportunity to attend this seminar back in November, you now have the chance to view the sessions…