2019 June Lara-Murphy Report
WHO BENEFITS FROM A GIANT HOSPITAL BILL?: Interview With Keith Smith, MD
Dr. Keith Smith knows the theory of Austrian economics, but he’s also doing something about it. He is lowering medical prices dramatically by seceding from the system.Dr. G. Keith Smith is a board certified anesthesiologist in private practice since 1990. In 1997, he co-founded The Surgery Center of Oklahoma, an outpatient surgery center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, owned by over 90 of the top physicians and surgeons in central Oklahoma. Dr. Smith serves as the medical director, CEO, and managing partner while maintaining an active anesthesia practice.
In 2009, Dr. Smith launched a website displaying all-inclusive pricing for various surgical procedures, a move that has gained him and the facility international attention.
His most recent effort is the launch of the Free Market Medical Association, which provides a platform where those seeking to obtain high quality and affordable health care can find free market-minded providers, both physicians and facilities.