Episode Description
Bluebird Kids Health CEO Chris Johnson makes the economic and moral case for investing in pediatric primary care for Medicaid populations. Drawing parallels between caring for frail seniors and serving healthy children, he explains why predictable wellness visits, combined with proactive population health management, can transform community outcomes. Chris discusses locating clinics in pediatric care deserts, measuring success through net promoter scores rather than billing codes, and advocating for children's health in changing policy landscapes.