LITTLE ROCK – After 22 years as director of governmental affairs for the Arkansas Medical Society, H. Scott Smith, JD, stepped down on June 30. His legacy includes influential healthcare advocacy and legislative victories. Smith played a pivotal role in landmark initiatives, such as Any Willing Provider legislation, the Arkansas Clean Indoor Air Act, the Arkansas Trauma Act, tobacco tax legislation, and critical physician-focused reforms.

Over his career, he became a trusted advocate, respected not only in Arkansas but also on the national stage among medical advocacy professionals.

A detailed feature on Smith appears in the Spring AMS Journal. In this issue, AMS physicians, peers, friends, and AMS staff members reflect on his professionalism, leadership, and unwavering commitment to healthcare policy. Read more about Smith’s invaluable service to the Society.

The Arkansas Medical Society is a physician-led professional association representing more than 4,000 physicians, residents, and medical students in Arkansas. The mission of the AMS is to empower physicians and improve medicine through legislative advocacy, education, and day-to-day support. Learn more at arkmed.org.