Rodgers Named 2020-2021 AMS President
Little Rock Pediatrician Chad Rodgers, MD, FAAP, has been named president of the Arkansas Medical Society (AMS) effective May 1, 2020, and will lead the physician advocacy group the remainder of 2020 through 2021. Dr. Rodgers has been in private practice pediatrician for 19 years at Little Rock…
Telehealth and In-Office Scripts for Clinics
Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care has put together customized scripts for clinics to use to help communicate with your patients about telemedicine visits. The scripts, available in both English and Spanish, are designed to be customized by your practice and used for communications including social media posts (such…
NYITCOM-ASU Virtual Graduation, May 21
Dr. Jerry Balentine, NYIT Vice President for Health Sciences and Medical Affairs and Dean of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, along with Dr. Shane Speights, Dean of NYITCOM at Arkansas State University, cordially invite you to attend NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at ASU's Virtual Commencement Ceremony. Thursday,…
June Edition of the Journal Now Available
The June edition of the Journal is now available exclusively online. Click here to read more. Thank you to all of our advertisers in this issue! If you would like to get your company in front of 4,400 physicians, residents, and medical students, email penny@arkmed.org. AFMC State Volunteer…
Thank You!
Two simple words can say so much...Thank You! To all of our friends and colleagues on the front lines, we see you and you are appreciated. #InThisTogether #ThankYou #SaysItAll #arkmed2020
Arkansas State Medical Board Hearing on Proposed Rule 46
The Arkansas State Medical Board will conduct a public hearing regarding Proposed Rule 46 regarding Minor Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures. The public hearing will be held Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 8:50 a.m. in the Boardroom of the Medical Board office. Comments can be submitted to the medical…
PPE Vendors at Arkansasready.com
The Arkansas Economic Recovery Task Force has created a new website for resources and information on COVID-19. They have created a listing of PPE resources, as well as a list of PPE vendors in Arkansas. To view that information, visit arkansasready.com/ppe. PPE Road Show Update 5\7 - Clinics…
Welcome New Members!
Welcome to our new members who've joined the AMS community in March and April! Not a member? Visit www.ARKMED.org/membership to learn more!
AFMC Webinar – Implementing Telehealth: How to Boost Telehealth and In-Office Patient Visits During COVID-19
AFMC Webinar - Implementing Telehealth: How to Boost Telehealth and In-Office Patient Visits During COVID-19 What: Panel Discussion When: Friday, May 8 Noon - 1 p.m. CDT Telemedicine and virtual care have rapidly become critical factors in providing care for your patients. Join us for an interactive panel…
The Value of AMS Membership
In our May edition of the Journal, we explore what it means to be a member of the Arkansas Medical Society. Now more than ever, physicians need an organization that will advocate and fight for them, their medical teams, and their patients. If you're a member, would you…
Elective Surgery Call with ADH, This Wednesday, April 29
AMS is hosting a conference call on Wednesday, April 29 from 12 - 1 p.m. for all interested physicians to hear and discuss the state’s plan to resume elective surgeries. Dr. James Bledsoe from the Arkansas Department of Health will be available to answer your questions. To join…