Legislative Topics Prioritized at AMS Fall Meeting
The upcoming legislative session is shaping up to be one of our most challenging sessions yet, said AMS Director of Governmental Affairs Scott Smith at the AMS Legislative Meeting held virtually on November 5. Physician leaders and members met to discuss the upcoming issues of what can be…
In December’s Journal
Check out the latest online edition of the Journal that features scienfic articles and case studies from research by Arkansas Physicians. Read more here. Special thanks to our advertisers this month: AFMC AMS Benefits Buygility Friday Eldredge & Clark The Law Offices of Darren O’Quinn SVMIC
AMS to Partner with WISMED and ActionPPE in Honeywell N95 Group Purchase
The AMS is working with the Wisconsin Medical Society and over 30 other medical societies to help fill the need for N95 masks made by Honeywell. The masks are $3.85 each and require a minimum order of 2 boxes (100 per box). This is a limited time group…
Now Accepting Applications/Nominations for AMS Board of Trustees
The Arkansas Medical Society is now accepting applications for District Trustees. Deadline is February 1, 2021. District Trustees are elected by AMS members in each of the 10 districts. Voting will take place from February 15 – March 1, 2021. The Board of Trustees consists of the primary officers…
Don’t Get Spooked! It’s Time to Renew
This year has been unprecedented,challenging and downright spooky at times, but the Arkansas Medical Society has been here for all Arkansas physicians and their patients through it all. And we're going to continue to be here for you in 2021. So renew your membership today by going to…
Welcome New Members!
We're excited to welcome the following new members to the Arkansas Medical Society community in October. New and rejoining members signing up today will have their membership active through December 2021 Sign up today.
November Edition of the Journal Features Vaccinations
In the November edition of the Journal, we highlight the importance of regular vaccinations, especially during the pandemic. While covering the current immunization situation here in Arkansas, our goal is to assist you in providing care to patients amid flu season and the continuing pandemic. Read the rest…
COVID-19 Point-of-Care Reporting Portal for Clinics
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) would like to share information about the COVID-19 Point-of-Care Reporting Portal. We are hopeful that this will be a better way for you to report the results of antigen or other POC tests you do in office for COVID-19. We know that…
Register Today for the AMS Fall Meeting
Every two years, Arkansas Medical Society members meet to discuss medical issues that could be considered in the upcoming legislative session. All AMS members are invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to share your views on critical issues. Sign up today at the Zoom meeting link below!…
Ballot Referendum Removed by Arkansas Supreme Court
On October 1, one month before the election, the Arkansas Supreme Court ended Safe Surgery Arkansas’ efforts to repeal, by public referendum, an optometry scope of practice expansion. We have enjoyed and appreciated the nationwide support from the House of Medicine. We are extremely disappointed and frustrated. …
More PPE Has Arrived!
We received 790 boxes of PPE yesterday! We will begin sorting and distributing it to more member and non-member clinics around the state. We'd like to send a big thank you to the UAMS medical students who came to help unload the 18-wheeler truck. Aubrie Hanson, Ashley Alston,…