NeoPed was founded in 1980 in response to the need to provide advanced neonatal-perinatal services within community hospitals in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Although many teaching hospitals were equipped to deal with all risk levels of neonatal problems, most community hospitals lacked the manpower and resources needed to consistently care for ill or premature newborns. Advancements in medical care and the desire to provide more sophisticated levels of care in the communities lead to development of community based NICUs. This physician owned and managed group has grown to become the largest privately owned neonatal-perinatal and pediatric specialty practice group in the U.S. NeoPed has expanded beyond neonatology with the addition of pediatric intensive care, pediatric and adult Hospitalist services. These Hospitalists services have proven effective in improving care and reducing costs benefiting both patients and providers. Over 20 community medical facilities, which include major teaching centers, are now being served. NeoPed continues to be the leader in building and developing cost effective, high quality staffing solutions for in-patient pediatric and adult hospital care. The NeoPed commitment to quality continues in the era of health care change.