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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-25-092261"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MD"
cik: "0000893949"
company_name: "Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-07-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T11:42:00.217031+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Pediatrix appoints Dr. Kurt Newman as independent director effective July 1, 2025

## Summary
- Dr. Newman, former President & CEO of Children's National Hospital for 12 years, appointed to board.
- He is a pediatric surgeon and professor emeritus, bringing clinical insight and healthcare leadership.
- Receives standard non-employee director compensation; enters indemnification agreement with company.
- No arrangements with other persons regarding his appointment; no committee assignments yet determined.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-25-092261
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MD
- cik: 0000893949
- company_name: Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-07-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/893949/000095017025092261/0000950170-25-092261-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/893949/000095017025092261/md-20250701.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000950170-25-092261.txt

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