Little Rock Anesthesiologist Danny Wilkerson, MD, has been named president of the Arkansas Medical Society effective May 14, 2021, and will lead the organization over the next year. After medical school at UAMS, Dr. Wilkerson began his career in 1986 at St Mary – Rogers Memorial Hospital in…
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The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) conducted an analysis of naloxone and opioid prescriptions for Medicaid and private-insurance from state fiscal year 2017 to 2019, using data from the Arkansas All-Payer Claims Database to gain insight on the opioid epidemic. The study found that the number of…
In 2019, the Arkansas General Assembly passed Act 975 requiring physician medical certifiers to complete the medical certification of death electronically within three (3) working days after having received the record from the funeral home. In Arkansas, deaths are registered using an electronic registration system known as ERAVE…
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In our December edition of the Journal, we highlight the challenges and rewards of physicians who specialize in geriatrics. "I think a lot of people aren’t interested in older folks, but it’s a treat to me to care for them and honor them,” said Geriatrician Homer Brooks, MD,…
Looks like the weather will cooperate for tonight's AMS Night at the Travs event. If you pre-registered for this event, you may pick up your tickets at the Will Call office at the main gain.
Dr. Nisha Viswanathan, a board-certified Internal Medicine physician, has joined the AMS Board of Trustees, representing District 2. She is currently a hospitalist and core faculty member of the IM residency program at White River Medical Center in Batesville. Dr. Viswanathan attended UAMS for medical school and trained…
At the Fall Meeting held on November 2 in Heber Springs new AMS Constitution and Bylaws were approved by the officers, district trustees and members in attendance. The new bylaws eliminated the House of Delegates and transfered its responsibilities to the Board of Trustees and/or general membership. An…
The February 2018 issue of AMS NewsBriefs has been distributed via email and printed mail. Members, if you did not receive a copy, please give us a call to update your subscription preferences at 800-542-1058. The issue is available online in the Publications section as well as excerpts…
Save the dates! October 2 & 3 - Little Rock, Wyndham Hotel October 11 - Fayetteville, Hilton Garden Inn October 18 - Jonesboro, ASU Convocation Center