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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.

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What happens when people simply cannot afford to use the insurance they technically have? Gary Johnson from Curae unpacks the quiet crisis of patient responsibility, rising deductibles, and expiring ACA subsidies. We explore how this crushes families, destabilizes hospital margins, and forces hard choices about who gets care and when, plus how better financial access models can change the trajectory.

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Attorney and Phia Group CEO Adam Russo breaks down what it really takes for self-funded employers to “win” at healthcare.

He explains how to use claims data as a strategic asset, design more innovative benefit plans, avoid stop-loss landmines, and turn employees into engaged healthcare consumers.

Adam also shares practical incentive programs and direct primary care strategies that have delivered free healthcare and 97% retention in his own company.

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