How Will I Pay for a Practice or Surgery Center Buy-In?
By Michael Jerkins, MD, M. Ed., President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial Buying into a medical practice or surgery center is a big financial step and how you fund it can affect your long-term financial health. The right approach depends on your goals, resources, and the buy-in structure. Payment…
THANK YOU 2024 ARKMED-PAC DONORS
ARKMED-PAC is the bipartisan political action committee of the Arkansas Medical Society. Its goal is to support pro-medicine candidates in their efforts to win elections to public office. ARKMED-PAC makes direct contributions to pro-medicine candidates seeking election to the Arkansas Legislature, or select statewide offices. The AMS appreciates…
Second Case of Measles in Arkansas Identified
Press release from Arkansas Department of HealthFor Immediate Release: April 10, 2025Second case of measles in Arkansas identified in 2025The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting a second confirmed pediatric measles case in an unvaccinated Arkansas resident from Faulkner County. The individual who tested positive was exposed…
How to Lower the Total Cost of Your Student Loans
By Michael Jerkins, MD, M. Ed., President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial Physicians often graduate with significant student debt, and repayment strategies vary based on financial goals. If you are aiming to minimize total loan costs, these six strategies can help. Understand Your Loans: Know the terms, types,…
Voting is now open to all AMS members.
The voting period runs February 19-March 7, 2025. Elected Trustees will be announced after March 10in the Journal and the AMS Chart Notes e-newsletter. It’s important to our Society that all eligible members have the opportunity to choose the physician leaders who will represent them on theBoard of…
5 Financial Pitfalls for Physicians to Avoid in 2025
By Michael Jerkins, MD, M. Ed., President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial A new year means new goals, and if one of your goals is to get your finances in order, we have a few tips to help! Here are five common pitfalls to watch out for in…
2025-26 Board Nominations Closing Soon
Nominations closing February 3. To nominate, see the form below. The Arkansas Medical Society is now accepting candidate applications for district trustees. Nominations close February 3, 2025. District Trustees are elected by AMS members in each of 10 geographic districts. Voting will take place from February 18 –…
Meet AMS President 2024-2025
Have you met the 2024-25 AMS president? A family practice physician, George Conner III, MD has a heart for rural medicine! He has spent his career caring for patients in Forrest City, Arkansas. Enjoy this quote from one of his colleagues and then learn more about Dr. Conner…
Register Now for October Insurance Conferences
Attend or send your staff for the latest on claims, policy changes, resources, and more! It's time to register for the 21st Annual AMS Insurance Conference! This significant event brings healthcare professionals and industry experts together to explore the latest trends and developments in medical insurance.Your participation underscores…
American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey
The American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Practice Information (PPI) Survey is underway, and the AMA urgently needs all selected physicians to actively engage in this effort. The intent of the survey, which has been endorsed by over 170 medical societies and other health care associations (see full list…
20TH Annual AMS Insurance Conference
Registration Now Open for 20th Annual AMS Insurance Conferences This fall, the AMS Insurance Conference will celebrate 20 years of bringing the major players in health care together for one day to discuss the issues important to your practice. This dynamic seminar for physicians, office staff, and administrators…