Volunteers Needed for the Doctor of the Day
The Arkansas Medical Society will again sponsor the "Doctor of the Day" program for the 2013 session of the Arkansas legislature. This program has been provided by the Society for a number of years and has enhanced the effectiveness of our political efforts. The legislative session will convene…
Arkansas’ Leading Physician Organization Opposes Medical Marijuana
Friday, November 02, 2012—Little Rock – This morning, the state’s leading physician organization, the Arkansas Medical Society, announced its opposition to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Issue. In arriving at its position, the AMS took note of the concerns of law enforcement and the potential unfunded burden that the…
AMS Welcomes 58 New Members
The following physicians have recently illustrated their commitment to improving health care in this community and our state by joining the Arkansas Medical Society. “As a society members, these physicians are part of a statewide network of over 4,000 Arkansas physicians, residents and medical students, dedicated to protecting…
No Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis in Arkansas
News Release: Arkansas Department of Health For More Information Contact: Office of Health Communications and Marketing Ed Barham, (501) 280-4147 October 9, 2012 (Little Rock) - A multistate investigation of cases of fungal meningitis in at least ten states is being conducted by the Centers for Disease…
No Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis in Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Health: (Little Rock) – A multistate investigation of cases of fungal meningitis in at least ten states is being conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but no cases have been reported in Arkansas so far. This outbreak has been linked to patients…
Arkansas/AMS Leaders Featured in National Article
Medicaid: Docs Cautious About Arkansas Payment Plan By David Pittman, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today | Published: October 05, 2012 Doctors in Arkansas who treat Medicaid patients are trying their best to put on a happy face about a program there designed to reward quality and move away from a…
FDA-approved Drug Alert Issued
An important FDA-approved Drug Alert for BONIVA affecting Family Medicine/General Practitioners, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and Obstetrics & Gynecology was published on October 1, 2012. This PDR® Drug Alert was delivered electronically to all Arkansas Medical Society members within these specialties who are registered with PDR®…
Arkansas Minority Health Commission – Arkansas HIV Testing Study
AMS has been asked to assist the Arkansas Minority Health Commission in responding to a study requested by the Jt. Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee of the Arkansas General Assembly. The goal of the study is to examine ways to reduce the number of new cases of…
Dr. Brad Bibb Named Medical Director
Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is proud to announce our new Medical Director, Dr. Bradley Bibb. Dr. Bibb has been an attending physician with Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation for four years, and assumed the Medical Director position on September 1, 2012. Dr. Bibb is a graduate…
October Journal Online Now!
The October issue of the Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society will soon be on it's way to your mailbox. Logged in members can access it online now in the Publications section.
2012 Vacancies on the Arkansas State Medical Board and Arkansas State Board of Health
Vacancies on the Arkansas State Medical Board Three vacancies will occur December 31, 2012, on the Arkansas State Medical Board. The Arkansas State Medical Board is empowered to license and regulate the practice of medicine, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, physician assistants, and radiology assistants. The board receives and…