Leadership in Action – Dr. Karen Smith Leads VBC Discussion

As part of the American Medical Association’s forum devoted to physician-led innovation strategies, Dr. Karen Smith was selected to lead a July 8, 2025 course on Value-based Care (VBC).  Dr. Smith is a member of the NC Medical Society board of directors and the NCMS delegation to the AMA House of Delegates.

In the Practical Steps for Aligning Payment in Value-Based Care session, Dr. Smith

addressed opportunities and best practices related to quality performance, levels of financial risk, payment timing/accuracy, and payment methods. The session conveyed how these practices can drive improvements in care delivery and better align payment to enhance core VBC goals, including improved quality, reduced costs and a better experience for both patients and clinicians.