Member News
The Journal Reimagined : Coming this Spring
In this time of reinvention and resilience , the Arkansas Medical Society is excited to announce the launch of a redesigned Journal of the Arkansas Medical Society . Established in 1880 , The Journal ’ s original mission was to provide valuable information and scientific articles to member physicians and serve as a communications tool for the Society . With this new look , The Journal will continue to bolster our mission of empowering physicians and improving medicine in the state of Arkansas in a brand-new way .
While our goal of providing value to our members through the publication is not changing , we are redesigning what , how , and when the Journal is published . Previously a 12-issue magazine , The Journal will now be published quarterly , beginning with the Spring 2022 issue that will be released mid-April . The Journal will have a fresh , new appearance with content that is member focused and contains timely feature articles , updates on practice management , insurance , legislation , health policy , as well as member news , leadership updates , member profiles , and medical school news .
AMS Membership Renewal Deadline is March 1
Time is running out to renew your AMS membership for 2022 as the renewal deadline is March 1 , 2022 . Dues statements have been sent by mail and email . For the email version , there is a link that will take you directly to a secure , online payment form . You will enter in your information , hit submit , and your dues will automatically be processed . There is also an option to set up automatic dues billing for 2023 .
If you received a paper invoice , you can still send in payment by the mail , or you can log into your AMS Info Hub account and pay online . In order to do that , you must create a profile in the Info Hub and we must have your email on file . In order to access the AMS Info Hub portal for the first time , you ' ll need to create your login by clicking on https :// members . arkmed . org / MIC / Create . Once logged in , make sure your contact profile is complete and update-to-date so others can successfully connect with you .
Once you ’ re logged into your Info Hub account , you will see an account balance on the right of the screen . Click the “ Go to Billing ” red button , and it will take you to the billing page where you can make a payment . Also on this page , you will be able to see your complete billing history with AMS , download and print invoices and payment receipts .
If you cannot find your member information , it may be that we do not have your email on file . Send your email and member name to ams @ arkmed .
Click on the link located in your invoice that was emailed to you or log into your AMS Info Hub account .
Publishing The Journal is a team effort , and the Arkansas Medical Society staff is excited to take on this new challenge . Laura Haywood will now serve as managing editor , planning and coordinating content for each issue . Nicole Richards and Laura Hawkins are advertising account representatives and will be coordinating efforts to serve existing and new advertisers . The Journal will continue to be mailed to the current circulation of 4,500 , which includes the membership of the Society and paid subscribers , as well as shared digitally on ARKMED . org .
The Arkansas Medical Society is grateful for this opportunity to take a new approach to what our members want to see in the magazine and deliver that in a way that fits the needs of today ’ s physicians . But no matter how or why things change , AMS is still committed to maintaining high standards of editorial excellence in The Journal and will continue to work hard to promote the Society ’ s mission to our members .
org and we will send you instructions on how to create your account . ( Note : Do not fill out another application unless you are a new member ! Call us at 501-224-8967 for assistance ).
Please help us ensure that your contact information is always updated so that we , and others in the community , can reach you . If you have any questions about your membership or the AMS Info Hub , please contact Laura Haywood at lhaywood @ arkmed . org or call 501-224-8967 .
ONLINE CALL US MAIL AUTO RENEWAL
Call 501- 224-8967 to pay over the phone .
Mail your full dues payment to : Arkansas Medical Society , PO Box 55088 , Little Rock , AR 72215
Select Auto-Renew on your statement or online during dues payment . Email reminders will be sent before dues are charged , after with receipt , and when your credit card is going to expire .
Scan the QR code to set up your online account at the NEW AMS Info Hub to pay online and update contact information .
Need assistance ? Call 501-224-8967 or email ams @ ARKMED . org .
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