Industry Voices—Nemours Children's CEO calls for CMS to push smarter strategies for children's health

As a pediatric surgeon who has cared for thousands of children, I marvel at the wonders of modern medicine. Everyday miracles now save the lives of children with rare and complex medical conditions who previously would never have had a chance. Yet, at the same time, it is difficult to comprehend how our country continues to allow chronic, preventable conditions to plague our children. Our healthcare system is excellent at treating advanced and complex disease. But too often we fail to address the root causes of illness. We are missing the opportunity to provide lifelong health to our children that could ultimately save billions of healthcare dollars and transform the health of the next generation of adults.