The End of an Era: Closing Your Practice
From PhysiciansPractice.com, author Eric Butterman: A physician’s practice is more than a sign on a door. It’s a link to the community, it’s people, sometimes generations of them, who relied on medical wisdom here to help them feel better or maybe even to survive. It’s memories, it’s…
UAMS Launches Virtual Mental Health Program
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…
AMS Welcomes New Members
We're excited to welcome 26 new members to the Arkansas Medical Society family in the months of June and July. New and rejoining members receive 50% discount off membership dues right now! Go to ow.ly/hp6L50B1yRk to sign up today.
Administration Fees for Influenza Immunization and Other Vaccines
Effective July 1, 2020, Arkansas Medicaid will pay $15.45 for the administration of an influenza immunization. A rate of $13.14 will be paid for the administration of other Medicaid payable vaccines. The existing rates for Vaccines For Children (VFC) and SCHIP vaccines will be adjusted to account for…
In September’s Journal – COVID-19 Alters Practice Patterns
As the pandemic continues, so have the experiences of our members. This month, we turned to clinics from around the state for a status check on things like patient response and patient load, personal protective equipment, telemedicine, testing, and other continuing concerns and challenges. Continue reading the September…
COVID-19 Legal Risks: Requiring Masks at Your Practice
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…
ADH Issues Updated Guidance on Pre-Procedure Testing
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rates in pre-procedure testing to date, the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test prior to elective procedures is rescinded.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…
Latest PPE Delivery Made Last Week to AMS Office
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.
Governor Issues Mandate for Face Coverings
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…
Safe Surgery 2020 Campaign Ramps Up
The value of medical school and residency is under attack legislatively. Every legislative session, Arkansas physicians (as well as physicians in every other state) are faced with scope of practice legislation that threatens patient safety and devalues medical school and residency training. Safe Surgery Arkansas is a coalition…
The PPE Road Show Continues On
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…