Pursuant to Arkansas Code §§ 17-95-202 and 17-95-401, the Arkansas State Medical Board sets forth the following rules concerning the practice of medicine by a nonresident physician or osteopath:
- (1) Any nonresident physician or osteopath who, while located outside the State of Arkansas, provides diagnostic or treatment services to patients within the State of Arkansas on a regular basis or under a contract with the healthcare provider, a clinic located in this state, or a healthcare facility, is engaged in the practice of medicine or osteopathy in this state and, therefore, must obtain a license to practice medicine in this state; and
- (2) Any nonresident physician or osteopath who, while located outside of the state, consults on an irregular basis with a physician or osteopath who holds a license to practice medicine within the State of Arkansas and who is located in this state, is not required to obtain a license to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas.