Meaningful Use Stage 2 Exemption
Meaningful Use Stage 2 Exemption - Prior to adjourning for the holidays, Congress adopted legislation, S. 2425, the "Patient Access and Medicare Protection Act," which included a provision granting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) the authority to expedite applications for exemptions from Meaningful Use Stage…
AMS Sponsored Insurance – AMS Benefits, Inc
AMS Benefits, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Arkansas Medical Society focused on providing needed insurance services to AMS members, their clinic staff, and family. They provide a convenient source for health, life, disability, dental and vision coverage. Call and ask for Alanna Scheffer (NPN#1653222) or…
SVMIC Continues to Partner with AMS for Professional Liability Program
Just a reminder that State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company is the endorsed carrier for the AMS. SVMIC is the state's largest carrier and as most policyholders know, offers an array of practice management and risk management services to their policy holders. As the endorsed carrier, SVMIC works closely…
Social Security Numbers Removed from ASMB Documents
After a request from AMS, changes were recently made by the Arkansas State Medical Board to reflect that all documents generated by the Medical Board data base that leave the office now will display only the last 4 digits of the SSN.
AMS Welcomes 68 New Members
By joining the Arkansas Medical Society (AMS), the members listed below have illustrated their commitment to improving health care in their communities and our state. “As AMS members, these members are part of a statewide network of over 4,300 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students, dedicated to protecting the…
Why the physician voice is key to public health
Physicians bear the right to speak up for themselves and their patients. That’s a principle Mary Travis Bassett, MD, public health commissioner for the New York City Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, said guides her work and commitment to speaking out against health disparities—even if it means…
Christian Clinic offers free services; doctors needed
By Tammy Keith, Arkansas Democratt-Gazette Paula Margison of Atkins said she would never be able to afford her diabetes medication if it weren’t for the River Valley Christian Clinic in Dardanelle. “I would be in deep, serious trouble. I use four bottles of insulin a month. The last time…
Delegate access now available for the Ark Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
The Arkansas Prescription Management Program (AR PMP) is starting its fourth year with over 6,000 users and is happy to announce that "delegate access" is now available! Practitioners and pharmacists are encouraged to use this valuable healthcare tool to monitor the controlled substance history of patients. Delegate access…
AMS Welcomes 76 New Members
By joining the Arkansas Medical Society (AMS) over the last three months, the members listed below have illustrated their commitment to improving health care in their communities and our state. “As AMS members, these members are part of a statewide network of over 4,300 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical…
Senate votes to repeal much of ACA, defund Planned Parenthood
The Washington Post (12/4, Snell) reports that the Senate recently voted 52-47 to repeal “large portions” of the Affordable Care Act and defund Planned Parenthood. The budget reconciliation package, which needed only a simple 51-vote majority to pass, “make[s] good on a longstanding” GOP promise to voters but…
Help with Submitting Documentation to Novitas
Novitas Solutions’ Medical Review Department has noticed an increase in the improper submission of documentation in response to an Additional Documentation Request (ADR) and has provided the following information to help alleviate the problem. Multiple occurrences have been identified of providers submitting redetermination forms in response to an…