A group of neonatologists who have cared for newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Akron Children’s Hospital for decades will no longer work with the hospital system starting next March.
The hospital is ending its service contract with Pediatrix Medical Group in fewer than six months, said Akron Children’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert McGregor.
Neonatologists employed by Pediatrix (formerly MEDNAX Inc.) are contracted to serve Akron Children’s NICU, McGregor said. Nine doctors are listed on Pediatrix’s website as representing Pediatrix Neonatology of Ohio at Akron and servicing Akron Children’s NICU…