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,…
In October’s Journal: A Historical Look at the Spanish Flu of 1918 in Rural Arkansas
Check out the latest online edition of the Journal where Dr. Sam Taggart takes an in-depth, historical look at the Spanish Flu of 1918 in Rural Arkansas. Special thanks to our advertisers this month: AFMC AMS Benefits Friday Eldredge & Clark The Law Offices of Darren O'Quinn QualChoice…
AFMC Webinar: Telemedicine in a COVID World
Join AFMC for a complementary educational webinar on Friday, September 25th from 12 - 1 p.m. This month, our guest speaker is Michael Cash, Senior Medical Consultant for SVMIC. Michael will provide insights into the administrative, medical, and legal aspects of telemedicine. Learn how to provide patients with…
State Supreme Court Ends Effort to Repeal Optometry Surgery Law
From AMS Executive Vice President David Wroten: Late last week, the Arkansas Supreme Court issued a ruling that disqualifies Issue 6, the referendum on Act 579, from the ballot. While it may still appear on most printed ballots, the votes will not be counted. This came about after…
AMS Welcomes New Members!
We're excited to welcome 30 new members to the Arkansas Medical Society family in the months of June and July. New and rejoining members signing up today will have their membership active through December 2021 Go to ow.ly/hp6L50B1yRk to sign up today.
AMS President Speaks at UAMS White Coat Ceremony
AMS President Chad Rodgers, MD, FAAP, spoke to the incoming freshman at the UAMS College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony held on August 7, 2020. This year’s ceremony was held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the students took turns taking the spotlight from home while the…
Today is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day
Physicians have the highest suicide rate of any profession and more than twice that of the general population. It's estimated that one million Americans lose their physician to suicide each year. Why? Because there’s stigma surrounding mental health and seeking help. The majority of medical systems lack support…