Health Cent$: G. Keith Smith, M.D, Medical Director at Surgery Center of Oklahoma
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Health Cent$: G. Keith Smith, M.D, Medical Director at Surgery Center of Oklahoma

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 10, 202629 min
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  • Health

Host Adam Russo invites Keith Smith, M.D, Medical Director at Surgery Center of Oklahoma to discuss transparent healthcare pricing and market-driven reforms. Dr. Smith discusses the founding of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma and its pioneering approach to posting all-inclusive, bundled prices online, which initially faced skepticism but eventually led to increased quality and lower costs in the local market. The model attracted self-funded employers and uninsured patients, and described the growth of the Free Market Medical Association (FMMA), which he co-founded to connect healthcare buyers and sellers. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask...

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When it comes to containing cost in healthcare, everyone has their two cents to give. But what do those of us in the business of health insurance have to say? This is HealthSense, and I'm your host, attorney Adam Russo, CEO and co-founder of the FIA Group, a firm with over 25 years experience navigating this ever-changing industry.

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me and my guests as we make sense of effective ways to reduce the skyrocketing cost of healthcare while improving quality outcomes for patients. The only thing it will cost you is 30 minutes of your time. So let's get right to the bottom line and reimagine what healthcare could be. Hello everybody and welcome to HealthSense with me, your host with the most. Yes, it's

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Adam Russo, the show that gets right to the bottom line on ways to reduce healthcare costs while actually improving quality outcomes for patients. We are sponsored by the Fia Group, the leading cost containment firm in the country focused on ensuring that everybody can get access to high quality, low cost, reasonably priced

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