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Karen L. Smith, MD @KLSmithMD

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

Joined June 2018
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💜Physician service in state legislature is grounded in Trust…a common theme at the AMA State Advocacy Summit💜#StateAdvocacySummit
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Check out "2025 Bernstein Event" eventbrite.com/e/2025-bernst… @eventbritehelp

2025 Bernstein Event

Presented by the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation

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Good news for the day!!!
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Karen L. Smith, MD retweeted
Dr Tim Reeder
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1 May 2025
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
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I'm a rural North Carolina doctor. Medicare cuts mean patients miss needed care. | Opinion fayobserver.com/story/opinio… via @fayobserver

I'm a rural North Carolina doctor. Medicare cuts mean patients miss needed care. | Opinion

As a family doctor in Raeford, North Carolina, I've had to readjust services to maintain the practice. But this isn't sustainable.

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Reform Prior Authorization NOW votervoice.net/Shares/BVTVbA…
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Cardiovascular disease management is multifaceted. Join the discussion ♥️
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Urgent: Tell your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 10073! votervoice.net/Shares/BAAAAA…
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Urgent: Tell your Representative to cosponsor H.R. 10073! votervoice.net/Shares/BAAAAA…
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✨ 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! bit.ly/3zP8k0h
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Join me for this event: LEAD 2024 - Always Leading. The North Carolina Medical Society is celebrating 175 years! cvent.me/92zdbG?sms=2&cn=JDb… ##2024LEADConference #NCMSLEAD
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Karen L. Smith, MD@KLSmithMD
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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
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I’m excited for Aerial Petty, DO who will be joining AAFP leadership at our 2024 COD!☀️🩺 ⁦@aafp⁩ ⁦@myncafp⁩ #FMRevolution ⁦@_Abfmp⁩
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💙Teaching Physician wellness is a valuable educational endeavor.☀️🩺⁦@aafp⁩ #FMRevolution ⁦@myncafp⁩ ⁦@_Abfmp⁩
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vaxcare.com/blog/video-vaxca… Android technology is reducing administrative burden in practice☀️ #FMRevolution @aafp @myncafp @_Abfmp

Video: VaxCare Case Study by Android Enterprise

Watch Android Enterprise’s video case study on VaxCare below: We built our VaxCare hardware and software from the ground up. But it never would have been possible without a backend partner to support...

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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
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Karen L. Smith, MD retweeted
AAFP
@aafp
13 Sep 2024
“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
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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 sprou.tt/1UKuRDQZYXA
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Congratulations to the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians newly installed President Dr. Abbey Woods and President-Elect Dr. Rachel Franklin!☀️🩺 ⁦@aafp⁩ #okafp #FMRevolution #Family Medicine
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