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PEOPLE+ E V E N T S SAVE THE DATE For registration or more information on any of the seminars, please visit www.arkmed.org and click the News and Events tab. Annual AMS Insurance Conference Oct.18 ASU Convocation Center, Jonesboro The Arkansas Medical Society’s 15 th Annual Insurance Conferences will bring the major payers in health care together on one day and in one location near you, to discuss insurance issues important to your practice. This dynamic seminar will provide valuable tips and inside information directly from the insurance compa- nies your patients use.  18 OBITUARIES HOT SPRINGS – William Robert “Bill” Mashburn, MD, passed away August 18, 2018. Dr. Mashburn graduated from the UAMS College of Medicine in 1960 with a doctorate of medicine. He interned at the old Baptist Hospital where he was named the “intern with the best bedside manner” by the hospital staff. Dr. Mashburn began practicing medicine in Hot Springs, Ark., where he joined in practice with Dr. Louis G. Martin. He also practiced family medicine before retiring in 1990. He served as county coroner of Garland County for 16 years, prior to retiring from that office in 2000. Additionally, Bill served as chief of staff at Park Medical. He was a member of the Arkansas Medical Society and the AMS Fifty Year Club. ADONA – Damon George Harkey Martin, MD, passed away September 2, 2018. Dr. Martin attended Arkansas Tech University, Harding University, and the UAMS College of Medicine, where he graduated in 1956 with a doctorate of medicine. After spending a short time in Salem, Ark., practicing medicine, Dr. Martin returned in the fall of 1957 to Yell County. In 1967, Dr. Martin’s Brother-in-Law George Tippin helped construct his medical clinic in Ola, where Dr. Martin treated patients until very recently. He was a member of the Arkansas Medical Society and a member of the AMS Fifty Year Club. 2019 RENEWALS _____________________ 1 st Annual Legal Seminar Nov. 14 • 1 pm Hilton Garden Inn, Little Rock Want to learn about the legal pitfalls to avoid that will save time and money in your medical career? This new, informative program will offer physi- cians, residents, and office and clinic managers the opportunity to learn more about legal topics affecting physicians today. _____________________ CPT Updates and Changes Dec. 4 While you’re working hard to make a difference in the lives of patients, AMS is working hard for members like you.   Wyndham Hotel, North Little Rock Watch the website for more details! 118 • THE JOURNAL OF THE ARKANSAS MEDICAL SOCIETY Renew your membership for 2019 at arkmed.org/renew or watch your mail for renewal information.  2019 is going to be a great year, but we can’t make it happen without your continued support. VOLUME 115