MEDNAX is a multi-specialty medical group with a national focus. Through its Pediatrix Medical Group, American Anesthesiology, and Mednax Services units, the holding company operates a medical network composed of more than 3,200 affiliated physicians, specialty practitioners, and subspecialists who focus on women's and children's health. It provides neonatal, obstetric, and pediatric care, primarily in hospitals; it also operates a growing number of anesthesia practices. In addition, MEDNAX conducts clinical research and offers practice administration services to physician members and hospital customers in the areas of billing, compliance, managed care contracting, recruiting, risk management, and staffing.