Dupont Hospital

What Dupont Hospital does

Dupont Hospital LLC operates a 131-bed acute care hospital at 2520 E Dupont Rd in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded in 2001 and partially owned by physicians. The facility is part of Lutheran Health Network, the largest healthcare provider in northeast Indiana, and is affiliated with Community Health Systems (CHS) and AllianceHealth Oklahoma based on operational indicators in the source data. It serves the Fort Wayne area plus a regional catchment across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, with a Level III NICU functioning as a regional referral resource.

The hospital's core offering is comprehensive acute care spanning emergency services (24/7 with online check-in), inpatient care, The Birthplace maternity program, a Level III NICU with private rooms and advanced respiratory support, and broad surgical services including general, orthopedic, urologic, colorectal, gynecologic, and ENT procedures. Notable clinical technology includes a robotic surgery platform (covering colorectal, hysterectomy, lobectomy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy), augmented reality guided spine surgery (first in the area), full diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, mammography, X-ray), an accredited Center for Sleep Health with home sleep testing, and 24/7 respiratory therapy including an OB STAT team. Digital patient services include online scheduling and telehealth, the MyHealthHome patient portal with Apple Health and FollowMyHealth (Veradigm) integration, and PersonaPay online bill pay.

Revenue is generated primarily through patient care services (acute inpatient, emergency, outpatient, surgical, maternity, NICU, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory services) billed to patients and third-party payers including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance. The hospital uses a hybrid GTM motion combining direct-to-consumer access (walk-in ED, online scheduling, patient portal, community health classes, the Dupont Resource Center) with physician referrals through the Lutheran Health Physicians network and RediMed/MedStat urgent care channels. In May 2023, the company filed a notice of exempt offering of securities with the SEC targeting over $4.5 million in capital, with approximately $1 million sold at the time of disclosure, indicating active capital raising.

Name

Dupont Hospital

Legal name

Dupont Hospital LLC

Website

https://theduponthospital.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dupont Hospital LLC is a 131-bed acute care hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, partially physician-owned and part of Lutheran Health Network, serving northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio with emergency, maternity, Level III NICU, robotic and AR-guided spine surgery, orthopedic, urology, sleep medicine, and diagnostic services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Wayne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Primary revenue from providing acute care hospital services including emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient services, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, maternity care, and specialty services. Revenue is generated through direct billing to patients and insurance companies including Medicare and Medicaid.
2. Diagnostic and Laboratory Services: Revenue from diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, sleep studies, and other outpatient diagnostic procedures ordered by physicians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dupont Hospital is a 131-bed acute care hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing 24/7 emergency care, maternity and Level III neonatal intensive care, robotic and augmented-reality-guided surgical services, and a broad range of specialty and outpatient services including cardiology, orthopedics, urology, sleep medicine, diagnostic imaging, and laboratory testing. Digital patient services (online scheduling, MyHealthHome patient portal, online bill pay, telehealth) and community health resources (Dupont Resource Center, health library, classes and events) complement the clinical offerings.

Product overview

Dupont Hospital is a 131-bed acute care hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, part of the Lutheran Health Network. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services organized into clinical care services (Breast Center, Emergency Services, Heart Care, Maternity Care, Orthopedic Services, Surgical Services, Sleep Medicine, Respiratory Care, Urology, and more), digital patient services (Patient Portal, Online Scheduling, Online Bill Pay), and community health resources (Dupont Resource Center). The hospital is physician-owned and emphasizes five-star customer service with hotel-style amenities including room service, 24-hour CARE Line, and private NICU rooms. Key specialized units include a Level III NICU and an accredited Sleep Center. The hospital utilizes advanced surgical techniques including robotic surgery and augmented reality guided spine surgery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Services 24/7 emergency department providing rapid response and emergency medical care for patients in Fort Wayne and surrounding northeast Indiana/northwest Ohio region, with online check-in through the Lutheran Health Network scheduling platform.
• Maternity Care (The Birthplace at Dupont Hospital) Comprehensive maternity services including birth navigator program, childbirth classes, labor and delivery, postpartum and breastfeeding support, and access to neonatal intensive care for expectant mothers in the region.
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Level III NICU providing care for premature infants from 23 weeks gestation and full-term babies needing assistance, with private rooms, developmental care philosophy, and a family-centered environment including advanced respiratory support (CPAP, conventional and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide therapy) and physician-attended neonatal transports.
• Surgical Services 24/7 comprehensive surgical services including breast, colorectal, ENT, gallbladder, gynecological, orthopedic, oral/maxillofacial, plastic, podiatric, hernia repair, and urological procedures.
• Robotic Surgery Advanced minimally invasive surgical approach using robotic systems to allow surgeons to perform complex procedures including colorectal, hysterectomy, lobectomy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy through small 1-2 cm incisions with enhanced precision.
• Orthopedic Services Orthopedic treatments including ACL reconstruction, anterior-approach hip replacement, hand surgery, total joint revisions, unicompartmental partial knee replacement, and spine surgery for patients with joint pain, sports injuries, arthritis, and spinal conditions.
• Spine Surgery Spinal surgical procedures including balloon kyphoplasty, lumbar disc microsurgery, spinal fusion, and augmented reality guided spine surgery using minimally invasive techniques.
• Heart Care Cardiac care services ranging from heart-healthy lifestyle guidance and heart attack warning signs education to early heart attack care and emergency cardiac procedures.
• Diagnostic Imaging Comprehensive imaging services including CT scan, MRI, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, X-ray, mammography, cardiac calcium scoring, interventional radiology, and lung cancer screening.
• Laboratory Services Clinical laboratory testing services for diagnostic purposes supporting various medical specialties and patient care needs.
• Sleep Medicine Sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment through sleep studies in the ACHC-accredited Center for Sleep Health, including home sleep testing and in-center studies for conditions such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, and restless legs.
• Respiratory Care 24/7 respiratory therapy services including OB STAT team, Code blue/Rapid Response, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, pulmonary function testing, oxygen therapy, and EKG.
• Urology Urology services for the urinary tract and system including bladder, kidneys, and male reproductive organs, treating conditions from routine complaints to prostate cancer with brachytherapy, minimally invasive, and robotic techniques.
• Breast Center Breast health services including mammography, breast imaging, and breast exam guidelines for early detection and treatment of breast conditions.
• Colonoscopy Colorectal cancer screening service recommended for men and women beginning at age 45 and performed every 10 years to detect and prevent colorectal cancer.
• Critical Care Medicine Intensive care unit services for critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and advanced medical intervention.
• Diabetes Care Diabetes education and management services including Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes counseling and treatment.
• Nutrition Services Registered dietitian services providing nutrition counseling for diabetes, renal disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight management, cancer, pregnancy, food allergies, and general wellness.
• Outpatient Clinic Outpatient services including IV infusions, injections, wound dressing changes, PICC line placement and maintenance, blood transfusions, and urinary catheter services.
• Dupont Resource Center Health education center offering lectures, counseling, and support groups for men and women in a relaxed, homelike setting, with most programs free of charge.
• Patient Portal (MyHealthHome) Online patient portal enabling 24/7 access to health records, appointment requests, prescription refills, communication with physicians, and viewing of lab results and radiology reports; supports Health Records on iPhone through Apple Health integration.
• Online Scheduling and Telehealth Free online self-scheduling and telehealth service allowing patients to check in for estimated treatment times at urgent care, book appointments for primary care, urology, mammography, pediatrics, and business health services, and conduct telehealth visits.
• Online Bill Pay (PersonaPay) Secure online billing portal for managing hospital bills, statements, receipts, and payment plans with phone and live chat support options.

Quantifiable outcome

• NICU serves families throughout northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lutheran Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDupont Hospital is part of Lutheran Health Network, the largest healthcare provider in northeast Indiana. The network includes multiple hospitals (Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Dukes Memorial Hospital, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Lutheran Downtown Hospital, Lutheran Hospital, Lutheran Children's Hospital, The Orthopedic Hospital), urgent care centers (RediMed, MedStat), and Lutheran Health Physicians. Shared services include online scheduling, patient portal, billing, and community benefit programs.
• AllianceHealth OklahomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDupont Hospital is owned in part by physicians and operates as an AllianceHealth Oklahoma hospital, indicating a management or ownership affiliation with the AllianceHealth hospital system.
• MedicareCompareUSAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree helpline service connecting Medicare beneficiaries with licensed insurance agents to compare Medicare plans. The hospital promotes this service to help patients select appropriate Medicare coverage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lutheran Hospital: Flagship hospital of the same Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne, IN. Directly comparable as an acute-care hospital sharing the same network, patient portal, scheduling, and physician network.
• Parkview Health: Largest competing health system in northeast Indiana, headquartered in Fort Wayne. Directly competes with Dupont for inpatient, surgical, maternity, and emergency volume in the same primary market.
• Lutheran Downtown Hospital: Another acute-care hospital within Lutheran Health Network in Fort Wayne. Comparable as a network-sibling inpatient facility sharing services, IT, and referral channels.
• The Orthopedic Hospital: Specialty orthopedic hospital within Lutheran Health Network. Comparable as a network-sibling provider overlapping with Dupont's orthopedic and spine service line.
• Lutheran Children's Hospital: Pediatric-focused hospital within Lutheran Health Network. Comparable as a network sibling; overlaps with Dupont's NICU and maternity continuum of care.
• Bluffton Regional Medical Center: Lutheran Health Network community hospital serving patients in northeast Indiana. Comparable as a network-sibling acute care facility with overlapping referral dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• Community Health Systems: Large multi-state for-profit hospital operator with apparent operational affiliation to Dupont via shared email domains and IT systems. Comparable as the broad incumbent parent/affiliate governing comparable acute-care assets nationally.
• Ascension St. Vincent: Indiana-based arm of Ascension, a national non-profit health system. Comparable as a large regional incumbent operating acute-care hospitals in adjacent Indiana geographies.
• Indiana University Health: Statewide academic health system operating multiple hospitals across Indiana. Comparable as a broad incumbent tertiary/quaternary provider competing for complex referrals.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest for-profit hospital operator in the U.S. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the for-profit acute-care hospital space with similar payer-mix and operating-model considerations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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