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- More than 50 Arkansas Organizations Urge CMS to Approve Two-Year ARHOME ExtensionFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 20, 2026 “Giving Arkansas the time for careful, responsible deliberation is the best way to protect the… Read more: More than 50 Arkansas Organizations Urge CMS to Approve Two-Year ARHOME Extension
- How Physicians Can Clear the Financial ClutterBy Michael Jerkins, MD, M. Ed., President and Co-founder of Panacea Financial Between patient care, administrative responsibilities, and life outside… Read more: How Physicians Can Clear the Financial Clutter
- AMS Names Carl Vogelpohl Executive DirectorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Casey Penn, Communications | 501-224-8967 | cpenn@arkmed.org | arkmed.org Veteran Arkansas Leader Brings Experience in Healthcare, Public… Read more: AMS Names Carl Vogelpohl Executive Director
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🥼 FRIDAY MEMBER FEATURE starts NOW! This week, the Arkansas Medical Society is proud to shine a light on Kathryn Parker, MD, an AMS district trustee and internal medicine physician in Dardanelle.Thank you, Dr. Parker, for your leadership within AMS and your commitment to the health of communities throughout the River Valley.#empoweringphysicians #improvingmedicine #FridayMemberFeature #YourCareIsAtOurCore
On Wednesday, AMS and more than 50 Arkansas healthcare organizations urged CMS to approve a two-year ARHOME extension."A transition involving more than 200,000 beneficiaries and the organizations that provide their care requires careful planning, clear communication and coordination,” said Naveen Patil, MD, president of the Arkansas Medical Society. “As physicians, our first responsibility is to our patients.” Learn more: www.arkmed.org/news/more-than-50-arkansas-organizations-urge-cms-to-approve-two-year-arhome-exten...#EmpoweringPhysicians #ImprovingMedicine #forphysiciansandtheirpatients #YourCareisatOurCore
Another successful regional meeting is in the books!The Arkansas Medical Society continued its 2026 regional meeting series on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) in Fort Smith. Medical students, residents, practicing physicians, and faculty came together for an outstanding evening of connection and growth.Attendees enjoyed a networking dinner and panel presentations for students and residents. Presentations featured program directors and coordinators representing multiple specialties across Arkansas. State Representatives Ryan Rose (Ryan Rose for Arkansas) and Zack Gramlich (heyor.ca/2x10Cx), members of the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee, shared the importance of forging relationships with local legislators. John Findley, CEO of American College of Lifestyle Medicine, shared helpful insights into keeping lifestyle medicine top of mind in physician-patient conversations.A big thank-you to our Fort Smith partners, ARCOM and ACLM, as well as ongoing AMS partner SVMIC, for helping to make the evening possible.Next up: Conway on Tuesday, Aug. 25! Learn more today at heyor.ca/IzInWF
AMS offers a significant 75% discount to all new Arkansas physicians who join AMS. Physicians only qualify if you join during your first year of practice in Arkansas. Membership dues will be prorated over the two following years, giving you a savings of over $600.
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