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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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This week is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, and it's a reminder of something Arkansas physicians see constantly: the care that keeps patients safest is the care built on a relationship, over time. The best way to treat a fall is to prevent it entirely. And prevention almost never happens in a single visit. It happens because a physician knows a patient's history, reviews their medications, asks questions, and takes the time needed to assess risks. Learn more: heyor.c#empoweringphysiciansP#improvingmedicinen#YourCareIsAtOurCoresatOurCore
AMS Physician Group Member Arkansas Urology will host the 2026 Referring Provider Symposium on Friday, October 2, at The Embassy Suites in Little Rock. The PRIMARY CARE SYMPOSIUM is designed for family physicians, internists, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals who evaluate or treat patients with urologic conditions. The program will focus on common urologic concerns from both male and female patients encountered in primary care, including urinary symptoms such as recurrent urinary tract infections, kidney stones, blood in the urine, and cancer screening, as well as cover broader issues such as sexual health, bladder health, prostate health, and advances in urologic treatment and research. The MISSION of the event is to bring together providers from across the state to share practical information, strengthen coordination of care, and improve patient outcomes. #empoweringphysicians #improvingmedicine #AMSGroupMember
The Arkansas Medical Society held its latest 2026 regional meeting on Thursday, Sept. 18, at NYITCOM at A-State in Jonesboro. A big success, the event brought together practicing physicians, medical students, residents, and faculty for an evening of connection and growth.Attendees enjoyed a networking dinner followed by panel presentations for students and residents as well as educational insights from John Findley, MD, CEO of American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Panel presentations featured program directors and coordinators representing multiple specialties across Arkansas. Rep. Jon Milligan (District 33) spoke to attendees about the value of forging relationships with legislators. As in past regional meetings, poster presentations were an enlightening part of the evening. Congratulations to all of our poster winners!A big thank-you to the Society's Jonesboro partner, NYITCOM at A-State, as well as ongoing AMS partners SVMIC and ARVEST, for helping to make the evening possible. Next up: Springdale on Thursday, Oct 8, and Hot Springs on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Learn more and register: arkmed.org/events
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