Webinar THIS TUESDAY, 6-27: Protecting & Educating Against Workplace Violence
Join us on TUESDAY, JUNE 27 at 12 p.m. for a special one-hour, live webinar on protecting and educating against workplace VIOLENCE. Many practices fail to educate staff on protecting themselves from violence until it is too late. If education is provided, the focus tends to be on…
In the Journal: Value-Based Care
Last month, the AMS Journal Spring issue featured an article on value-based care and how it can improve patient outcomes and bring shared savings. We spoke with SAMA Healthcare in El Dorado about their approach to value-based care, as well as AMS Member Shawn Purifoy at Malvern Family…
Turn Your Spare Change into Action for ARKMED-PAC
Over the past two centuries, innovation in health care has been the cornerstone of physicians providing the best patient care. Today we’re applying that same innovation to take our ArkMed-PAC fundraising efforts to the next level, which is why we're partnering with GoodChange. Headquartered in Arkansas, GoodChange…
Delayed: Cigna’s Modifyer 25 Policy Update NOT Happening
UPDATE, May 24, 2023 On Monday, May 22, Cigna announced that they would "delay the implementation to require the submission of documentation to support the use of modifier 25 when billed with E/M CPT® codes 99212 – 99215 and a minor procedure. Cigna will continue to review for…
Physician Leaders Elected for New Terms on AMS Board
The elections for the AMS executive committee, AMA delegates, and AMS district trustees concluded on February 28, 2023. The following physician members will be sworn in at the AMS Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2023. (* indicates incumbent). Executive committee officers are elected for one term…
On Demand: 3 Common Student Loan Mistakes Doctors Make, Panacea Financial
Dr. Michael Jerkins with Panacea Financial presented 3 Common Student Loan Mistakes Doctors Make and discussed ways to avoid them. This on-demand webinar was free to attend, thanks to our partnership with Panacea Financial. For more information, visit www.arkmed.org/panaceafinancial https://vimeo.com/809820437 Recorded on March 15, 2023.
Live Webinar: 3 Common Student Loan Mistakes Doctors Make and How to Avoid Them
You've seen them - announcements about loan forgiveness and new interest rate hikes, but how does it all impact you? Join us on Wednesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. for a live webinar presented by Panacea Financial. You'll learn the ins and outs of these recent developments from…
Save the Date: AMS Annual Membership Meeting is Back In Person!
Book Hotel Room at AMS Rate Here Join fellow physicians IN PERSON at the 2023 AMS Annual Membership meeting at the Embassy Suites in Rogers, Arkansas, on May 11-12, 2023. This educational two-day meeting will feature important educational topics, including a special break-out session for practice administrators and office managers.…
The Gifts That Keep On Giving
AMS Journal, Winter 2023 issueBy David Wroten, AMS Executive Vice President David Wroten, AMS EVP Recently I was preparing for a meeting with a hospital executive to discuss the importance of AMS membership. Most hospital executives want to know not just what AMS does for physicians, but how…
VOTE TODAY: Elections for 2023 AMS Board of Trustees Now Open
VOTE HERE 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 Trusteesin the coming year and lead the AMS. All AMS members(except affiliate members, medical students, and intern/residents)are eligible to vote in the…
Legislative Update, 2-3-23
TOP PRIORITY: PRIOR AUTHORIZATION HB 1271/SB 143 Sponsors Rep. Lee Johnson, MD (Greenwood) & Sen. Missy Irvin (Mountain View) Both Prior Authorization "Gold Card" bills have been assigned to Insurance and Commerce committees and are awaiting Fiscal Impact statements. If passed, this legislation would: Remove ALL prior authorization…