KKR announced the creation of Blue Sprig Pediatrics Inc. a platform of clinics providing Applied Behavior Analysis for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Company intends to open new clinics and partner with existing providers to fulfill the unmet need for compassionate and high-quality interventions for ASD patients nationwide.

The company announced Keith Jones, a proven leader in the pediatric health care services continuum, will serve as Chief Executive Officer of Blue Sprig. Most recently, Mr. Jones served as Chief Operating Officer at PSA Healthcare (“PSA”), a pediatric home nursing business with multi-state operations. During his six-year tenure at PSA, Mr. Jones engineered a turn-around of the company that resulted in expanded access to care for patients and significant growth in the business.