Karen L. Smith, MD

Rural Independent Family Physician Business Owner, Medical Director, Healthcare Strategist, Wife, Mother, Nana

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

💜Physician service in state legislature is grounded in Trust…a common theme at the AMA State Advocacy Summit💜#StateAdvocacySummit

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Check out "2025 Bernstein Event" https://t.co/SS0vGd176c @eventbritehelp

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Good news for the day!!!

[Dr Tim Reeder @timreedernc]

The CARE FIRST Act passed the House. This bill reforms prior authorization and puts patients and physicians ahead of insurance company profits. Thanks @JohnBellNC @triciacotham @CampbellforNC @NCMedSoc @nchospitals @myncafp and many others for your support. To the Senate! #ncpol #RepReederNC

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

I'm a rural North Carolina doctor. Medicare cuts mean patients miss needed care. | Opinion https://t.co/qQrnGRTc16 via @fayobserver

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Reform Prior Authorization NOW https://t.co/KMtAcrEoog

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

@AmerMedicalAssn Excellent testimony

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Cardiovascular disease management is multifaceted. Join the discussion ♥️

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Urgent: Tell your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 10073! https://t.co/pnW3HK0qsl

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Urgent: Tell your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 10073! https://t.co/22i2N9iNdH

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

✨ Meet me at the #HCPLANSummit! ✨ Join me Nov. 14 at the @baltimoreconve1 to connect with #HealthCare leaders and discuss #HealthEquity, multi-payer alignment, and more. Don't miss out – register now for FREE! https://t.co/7J1VTH2Tz9

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Join me for this event: LEAD 2024 - Always Leading. The North Carolina Medical Society is celebrating 175 years! https://t.co/AtihYhgWKb ##2024LEADConference #NCMSLEAD

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Thank you for supporting my bid for AAFP President-Elect. I respectfully congratulate the newly elected leaders. I look forward to using professional maturity, leadership, knowledge, and experience to forge new adventures for Family Physicians. @aafp

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Thank you for supporting my bid for AAFP President-Elect. I respectfully congratulate the newly elected leaders. I look forward to using professional maturity, leadership, knowledge, and experience to forge new adventures for Family Physicians. @aafp

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

I’m excited for Aerial Petty, DO who will be joining AAFP leadership at our 2024 COD!☀️🩺 ⁦@aafp⁩ ⁦@myncafp⁩ #FMRevolution ⁦@_Abfmp⁩

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

💙Teaching Physician wellness is a valuable educational endeavor.☀️🩺⁦@aafp⁩ #FMRevolution ⁦@myncafp⁩ ⁦@_Abfmp⁩

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

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Android technology is reducing administrative burden in practice☀️
#FMRevolution
@aafp
@myncafp
@_Abfmp

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Congratulations to the Tia Hart Community Recovery Program for 20 years of service as recognized by SAMSHA Director CSAT Darrick Cunningham and myself as your board member!☀️🩺. ⁦@aafp⁩ ⁦@samhsagov⁩

[AAFP @aafp]

“Although this is not always an easy path, it is an absolutely amazing and rewarding one.” AAFP and @illinoisafp member @tinawheat reflects on leadership and mentorship during #WomenInMedicineMonth. #WIMMonth

[Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD]

Going beyond "hugs and apples" tips for Parents and Caregivers: As kids are returning to school, check out this flyer for a positive year! Tips include:

🎒 Helping kids with daily routines
🚸 Building connections
🧘‍♂️ Making time to unwind https://t.co/DfEXZHcCf9