Keith Smith
Board-certified anesthesiologist and founder of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma, known for pioneering transparent, bundled pricing in outpatient surgical care and testifying to Congress about medical costs.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 0sec
Dr. Keith Smith on the Health Insurance Cartel
Dr. Keith Smith, an anesthesiologist who founded the Surgery Center of Oklahoma and pioneered transparent cash pricing. He recounts walking away from government reimbursement and posting all-inclusive prices online. Short sentences cover sticker-shock comparisons with hospitals. He explains why insurers resist low-cost providers. He describes barriers to scaling the model and growth of free-market medical alternatives.
Nov 25, 2025 • 45min
Ep. 466 Dr Keith Smith Testifies With Mark Cuban to Congress
Dr. Keith Smith, a board-certified anesthesiologist and founder of the Surgery Center of Oklahoma, shares his recent testimony to Congress about medical costs and the need for price transparency. He discusses the impact of Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs initiative in challenging traditional pricing models. Keith highlights why more transparent surgical centers aren't emerging despite clear benefits to patients. He also explores innovative alternatives like Crowd Health and the importance of a free market in improving healthcare quality and reducing costs.
