Cooper University Health Care

What Cooper University Health Care does

Cooper University Health Care is a private, non-profit academic health system headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, founded in 1887 and operating across South Jersey. It runs an integrated delivery network comprising Cooper University Hospital (the flagship acute care hospital in Camden), Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper (the only state-designated acute care children's hospital in South Jersey), Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional (acquired July 2024 from Cape Regional Health System), and 130+ outpatient and urgent care locations spanning Voorhees, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Sewell, and Cape May Court House. Clinical depth spans 95+ specialties and subspecialties, anchored by an MD Anderson Cancer Network affiliation for oncology, joint ventures with Inspira Health Network for cardiac care and neuroscience (Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care is the largest cardiac program in South Jersey), academic partnership with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and a clinical trials program.

The platform combines traditional acute, ambulatory, and rehabilitative services with a digital layer that includes the MyCooper patient portal, Microsoft Dragon Copilot ambient AI documentation, Viz.ai Agent Studio for agentic AI care pathways, RELEX supply chain analytics, and in-house radiology 3D printing. Supporting infrastructure spans nearly 11,000 team members (1,000+ physicians, 1,600 nurses, 550+ advanced practice providers), 7 urgent care centers, Cooper EMS, the Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper substance-use program, and new community-facing assets such as an IDD mobile health unit.

Revenue is generated primarily through insurance-based billing for patient care services across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, and specialty care, supplemented by graduate medical education funding and clinical research. Distribution is regional and direct: patients access care via hospital campuses, outpatient offices, urgent care walk-ins, and same-day telehealth visits. Cooper also operates as a regional health-innovation hub, anchoring NJ AIM (a medtech accelerator run with Plug and Play) and the New Baby New Jersey maternal health accelerator, both funded by $12.55 million from NJEDA. The system is currently executing a $3 billion Camden campus expansion (completion targeted 2028) and a $300 million Gloucester Township multispecialty outpatient campus (2027-2029), signaling an aggressive multi-year growth and capital-investment posture.

Name

Cooper University Health Care

Legal name

Cooper University Health Care

Website

https://cooperhealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Cooper University Health Care is a private, non-profit academic health system in South Jersey operating three hospitals, 130+ outpatient sites, and 7 urgent care centers across 95+ specialties, with academic ties to MD Anderson and Rowan University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Health System Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) & Teaching Hospitals (HLAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA), Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI)

Keywords

• Academic health system
• Hospital services
• Specialty care
• Cancer treatment
• Urgent care

Headquarters

HQ city

Camden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Core revenue from comprehensive healthcare services including inpatient hospital care, outpatient visits, emergency department, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and specialty care across 95+ specialties. Revenue primarily from insurance reimbursement and patient payments.
2. Academic and Research Programs: Graduate medical education programs, clinical trials, and research initiatives that supplement operational funding and attract specialized patient populations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cooper University Health Care is a non-profit academic health system that delivers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, and specialty medical services through Cooper University Hospital in Camden, Children's Regional Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, and joint-venture cardiac and neuroscience programs with Inspira Health Network. Services are distributed across 130+ outpatient offices and 7 urgent care centers in South Jersey, supported by telehealth via the MyCooper patient portal, clinical trials, graduate medical education, and academic research.

Product overview

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated academic health system operating as a platform-plus-multiple-centers architecture. The core offerings include Cooper University Hospital (main acute care hospital in Camden), Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional (acquired 2024), and Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper (state-designated acute care children's hospital). Major clinical centers include MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper (comprehensive cancer care with surgical, medical, and radiation oncology plus cellular therapies), Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care (joint venture cardiac program), Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience (stroke, neuro-oncology, spinal care), Cooper Bone and Joint (musculoskeletal services), and Obstetrics and Gynecology with the Ripa Center for Women's Health. The system also operates Cooper Urgent Care (7 locations), The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper (substance abuse rehab), and Cooper EMS (including injectable buprenorphine in ambulances). Primary care is delivered through Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Cooper Care Alliance at 130+ locations. Supporting infrastructure includes MyCooper patient portal for medical records and appointments, and a Clinical Trials Program through MD Anderson Cancer Network. The system employs nearly 11,000 team members including 1,600 nurses, over 1,000 physicians, and 550+ advanced practice providers across 75+ specialties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyCooper: Patient portal and mobile health app providing access to medical records, appointment scheduling, bill payment, and telemedicine services.

Products and services

• Cooper University Hospital The flagship acute care hospital in Camden, NJ, providing comprehensive medical services, trauma care, and academic teaching facility services affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
• Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional Formerly Cape Regional Health System, this acute care hospital now operates as part of Cooper's integrated health network serving Cape May and Atlantic counties with comprehensive acute care services.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Regional affiliate of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston providing comprehensive cancer care including medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, blood and marrow transplant, cellular therapies (CAR T, TIL), and clinical trials across disease-specific programs.
• Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care Joint venture cardiac program with Inspira Health Network providing the largest cardiac program in South Jersey with comprehensive services from prevention and diagnosis to minimally invasive procedures and advanced heart surgery.
• Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience Comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical care including stroke care, neuro-oncology, spinal care, movement disorders, and neuromuscular conditions, featuring the first Acute Stroke and Neuro Interventional Suite in the U.S.
• Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper The only state-designated acute care children's hospital in South Jersey providing comprehensive pediatric primary and specialty care including Level III NICU, Pediatric Trauma Center, and pediatric surgery and anesthesiology.
• Cooper Bone and Joint Musculoskeletal care including orthopaedics, rheumatology, and podiatry with academic-level expertise and advanced procedures.
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Comprehensive women's health services from adolescence through adulthood including obstetric care, gynecologic care, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, menopause management, and maternal-fetal medicine.
• Ripa Center for Women's Health Specialized women's health center offering comprehensive care with dedicated facilities for women's unique health needs.
• Cooper Urgent Care Seven urgent care centers throughout South Jersey offering treatment for non-emergency injuries or illness with extended hours including weekends and holidays.
• Primary Care (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Cooper Care Alliance) Primary care services including annual check-ups, preventive health screenings, sick visits, medication management, vaccines, and telemedicine through internal medicine, family medicine, and Cooper Care Alliance physician offices across 130+ locations.
• MyCooper Patient Portal Secure online patient portal enabling access to medical records, appointment scheduling, bill payment, prescription renewals, and provider communication for Cooper patients.
• The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper Rehabilitation center offering full continuum of care for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions in South Jersey.
• Cooper EMS

Quantifiable outcome

• Clinicians save over 4 minutes per patient on documentation with Microsoft Dragon Copilot
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and flagship.

• Viz.aimajorTechnology or Integration · 26 March 2026AI disease detection and care coordination platform. Viz Agent Studio enables building customizable AI care pathways using natural language. Cooper is among early adopters of Viz.ai's platform deployed at 2,000 hospitals covering two-thirds of U.S. population.
• Plug and PlaymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 January 2026Selected to manage both Strategic Innovation Centers (NJ AIM and New Baby New Jersey), accelerating two cohorts of at least 20 startups per year at each site.
• NLC VenturesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 January 2026Operates a venture studio as part of the NJEDA Strategic Innovation Centers initiative, focused on health innovation.
• Cape Regional Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Cape Regional Health System officially joined Cooper University Health Care on July 1, 2024, after regulatory approval. The acquisition involved Cape Regional's hospital, outpatient centers, and other health services. The renamed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional became part of Cooper's integrated health network, expanding healthcare services across Cape May and Atlantic counties.
• MD Anderson Cancer CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal affiliation with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston through MD Anderson Cancer Network. Cooper patients benefit from shared protocols, research, and expertise from one of the world's most respected cancer centers, delivered close to home.
• Inspira Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture to completely integrate cardiac services, called Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care. Provides South Jersey region with access to more coordinated and comprehensive cardiac services. Makes Cooper and Inspira Cardiac Care the largest cardiac program in South Jersey.
• Inspira Health Network (Neuroscience)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooper and Inspira Neuroscience partnership dedicated to diagnosis and treatment of neurological and neurosurgical issues. Includes neuro-oncology collaboration with MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper.
• Rowan University (Cooper Medical School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Faculty physicians teach next generation of healthcare professionals and conduct research to develop new treatments while providing patient care.
• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Dragon Copilot AI documentation tool deployed across clinical workflows, enabling clinicians to save over 4 minutes per patient on documentation.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Inspira Health Network: Southern New Jersey health system and Cooper's explicit JV partner for cardiac care and neuroscience services. Operates competing inpatient and outpatient facilities across the same South Jersey geography, making it the most directly comparable peer in both footprint and care continuum.
• Jefferson Health (Thomas Jefferson University): Philadelphia-based academic health system with significant South Jersey and New Jersey reach (including former Virtua and Einstein assets). Directly competes with Cooper for specialty referrals from South Jersey residents seeking academic-level care close to home.
• Virtua Health: Large South Jersey community health system headquartered in Marlton with multiple hospital campuses. Competes head-to-head with Cooper in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties for general acute, primary, and emergency care volumes.

Broad incumbents

• Hackensack Meridian Health: New Jersey's largest health system with two academic medical centers and a network across northern and central NJ. Overlaps with Cooper on tertiary care demand from NJ residents and competes for talent, clinical trials, and specialty brand prestige across the state.
• RWJBarnabas Health: Largest NJ academic health system with multiple hospitals and Rutgers-affiliated academic medicine. Represents a statewide incumbent comparable to Cooper in academic scope, payor mix, and physician employment model.
• Penn Medicine (University of Pennsylvania Health System): Philadelphia-based academic medical system whose tertiary services draw South Jersey patients away from Camden. Comparable as a top-quartile academic health system with similar research, teaching, and specialty depth across the Delaware Valley market.
• Geisinger: Integrated Pennsylvania academic/community health system combining insurance and provider delivery. Comparable as a multi-specialty integrated health system with strong clinical research, AI adoption (e.g., care pathway analytics), and rural-plus-urban market orientation.

Regional players

• AtlantiCare: Atlantic County, NJ-based health system serving a territory immediately adjacent to Cooper's Cape Regional acquisition. Comparable on regional coastal market exposure and community-anchored service model, with overlapping primary and urgent care catchments in southern NJ.
• Main Line Health: Suburban Philadelphia multi-hospital system operating in the Pennsylvania suburbs. Comparable as a regional integrated delivery network competing for similar suburban Philadelphia referral volume and physician talent along Cooper's northern market edge.
• Tower Health: Pennsylvania-based regional health system that recently divested assets to focus on core markets. Operates a comparable community-and-academic delivery model across suburban Philadelphia, overlapping with Cooper on geography, scale, and service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cooperhospital
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CooperHealthNJ
• Facebookfacebook.com/cooperuniversityhospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cooper-university-health-care
• Instagraminstagram.com/cooperuniversityhealthcare

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A2 records

Investments

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