Nebraska Medicine

What Nebraska Medicine does

Nebraska Medicine is a non-profit academic health system affiliated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), operating two hospitals with 809 licensed beds, more than 40 clinic locations, and over 70 specialty and primary care clinics across Nebraska and the broader Midwest. The system employs approximately 10,000 colleagues, including a medical staff of more than 1,400 physicians practicing across nearly 70 specialties, and has been ranked the best hospital in Nebraska by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years. It holds the region's only 24/7 Level 1 Trauma Center designation, a federally funded National Quarantine Unit, the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit, and a Biologics Production Facility supporting cell and tissue therapies.

Core digital and clinical technology includes the One Chart Patient Portal and mobile app, the One Chart LINK provider portal, EpicCare Link for external referring providers, telehealth infrastructure built on Vidyo, and a Capacity Optimization Hub command center for patient flow. Advanced clinical programs span robotic-assisted surgery (seven dV5 systems), proton beam therapy, CAR T-cell therapy trials (including for autoimmune diseases), and the Helix Genomic Advantage population precision medicine program. AI capabilities are deployed via the Palantir AIP platform for automated clinical documentation and through an in-house AI denial management system using ML, NLP, RPA, and predictive analytics, alongside an AI-powered patient communication system that has reduced human-intervention call volume by 40%.

Revenue is generated through fee-for-service billing to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, trauma, transplant, and specialty care delivered at hospitals and clinics, supplemented by research grants and clinical trial funding. Distribution occurs through in-person hospital and clinic visits, telehealth virtual care, and a centralized Transfer Center that handles inbound patient transfers from regional facilities. The system is governed by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, which in January 2026 installed an interim board amid ongoing litigation over a proposed $800 million transaction with Clarkson Regional Health Services.

Name

Nebraska Medicine

Legal name

Nebraska Medicine

Website

https://nebraskamed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Nebraska Medicine is a non-profit academic health system affiliated with UNMC, operating two hospitals (809 beds), 40+ clinics, and 70+ specialties across Nebraska and the Midwest, serving patients via Level 1 trauma, transplant, oncology, genomic medicine, and AI-augmented clinical operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Specialty Care Platforms (tele-stroke, tele-ICU, tele-derm, tele-cardiology) (HLALABAD), Virtual Urgent Care & On-Demand Teletriage Services (HLAFADAJ), Student Health & University Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAK)

Keywords

• Academic medical center
• Hospital care services
• Specialty care clinics
• Primary care services
• Telehealth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Fee-for-service payments from insurance providers and patients for medical care provided at hospitals and clinics. Includes revenue from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans.
2. Research Grants and Clinical Trials: Funding from federal agencies (NIH, NSF, etc.) and pharmaceutical/medical device companies for clinical research and trials

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nebraska Medicine is an academic health system operating two hospitals (Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center) with 809 licensed beds and more than 40 clinic locations across Nebraska. The organization delivers comprehensive healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, cancer treatment, transplant services, heart and vascular care, orthopaedics, neurological care, and behavioral health, supported by digital platforms such as the One Chart patient portal, mobile app, and telehealth services. As the clinical partner of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), it combines clinical care with medical education, research, and clinical trials.

Product overview

Nebraska Medicine is an academic health system comprising two hospitals (Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center) and over 40 specialty and primary care clinics across Nebraska. The organization operates as a unified health system with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), providing a comprehensive suite of clinical services including primary care, heart and vascular, cancer care, transplant, orthopaedics, neurological care, and behavioral health. Key digital services include the One Chart Patient Portal and mobile app for patients, One Chart LINK provider portal, and Virtual Care telehealth services. Specialized facilities include the National Quarantine Unit and Nebraska Biocontainment Unit for infectious disease response, the Biologics Production Facility for cell therapy manufacturing, and ICAP for infection control assessment. Advanced clinical programs include robotic-assisted surgery, CAR T-cell therapy trials, proton beam therapy, and the Helix Genomic Advantage precision medicine program. AI capabilities focus on clinical documentation automation, denial management, and patient communication optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• One Chart: Patient portal and electronic health record system enabling patients to view test results, message care teams, and schedule appointments
• Capacity Optimization Hub
• Nebraska Biocontainment Unit
• National Quarantine Unit

Products and services

• Nebraska Medical Center The flagship hospital facility of Nebraska Medicine, providing comprehensive inpatient care, the region's only 24/7 Level 1 Trauma Center, and a wide range of specialty treatments for patients in Nebraska and the surrounding Midwest region.
• Bellevue Medical Center Second hospital facility of Nebraska Medicine providing full-service inpatient care and specialty treatments to patients in the Omaha metropolitan area and surrounding region.
• One Chart Patient Portal Patient portal platform allowing Nebraska Medicine patients to view test results, message care teams, schedule appointments, pay bills, and access health records online.
• Nebraska Medicine Mobile App Mobile application enabling Nebraska Medicine patients to find doctors, schedule appointments, view test results, message care teams, explore nearby locations, and start video visits from their phone.
• Virtual Care (Telehealth) Video visit and telehealth services enabling remote medical consultations, including immediate care video visits and remote patient monitoring for chronic disease management for patients throughout the region.
• One Chart LINK Secure web portal for referring and admitting providers to access Nebraska Medicine patient medical records, view charts, lab results, imaging reports, medications, and discharge instructions, and receive notifications on patient care events.
• National Quarantine Unit Federally funded quarantine facility with 20 negative air pressure rooms, the only facility of its kind in the U.S., for handling infectious disease outbreaks including hantavirus, Ebola, and COVID-19 patients.
• Nebraska Biocontainment Unit Specialized treatment unit for highly infectious disease patients including hantavirus and Ebola cases, part of Nebraska Medicine's infectious disease response capabilities.
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery Program Robotic surgery services across surgical specialties using the dV5 robotic system with virtual touch feedback, improved surgeon comfort, and video consultation capabilities, operating seven robotic systems across Nebraska Medicine campuses.
• CAR T-Cell Therapy Cell therapy originally developed for cancer treatment and now being applied in clinical trials at Nebraska Medicine for autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
• Proton Beam Therapy Advanced radiation therapy system for cancer treatment at Nebraska Medicine providing precise tumor targeting with reduced side effects.
• Helix Genomic Advantage Population precision health program integrating clinical-grade genomic insights including whole exome sequencing into care delivery for targeted patient populations.
• Biologics Production Facility Regional biologics manufacturing facility supporting development and testing of cell therapies, tissues, and cellular products through a joint operation with UNMC.
• Nebraska ICAP (Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program) Program providing infection prevention resources, education, outbreak support, and on-site assistance to healthcare facilities across Nebraska, funded by Nebraska DHHS through a CDC Grant.
• Remote Pharmacy Care Service (RPCS) 24/7 remote pharmaceutical care services extending medication management, order review, clinical consultations, and antimicrobial stewardship to underserved community and critical access hospitals.
• Capacity Optimization Hub Command center for hospital operations managing patient flow, bed assignments, transfer coordination, discharge processes, and centralized nursing staffing through multidisciplinary teams.
• AI Denial Management System AI-powered system using machine learning, natural language processing, robotic process automation, and predictive analytics to analyze claims data, identify payer issues, and reduce claim denials at Nebraska Medicine.
• Automated Clinical Documentation Workflow Automated clinical documentation workflow built in partnership with Palantir using Palantir Foundry and AIP platforms to handle medical necessity validation for Nebraska Medicine providers.
• AI-Powered Patient Communication System AI-powered patient communication system that handles routine calls and routes time-sensitive matters such as organ transplant cases and life-and-death calls to appropriate Nebraska Medicine personnel.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership between Nebraska Medicine and UNMC creating an academic medical center. This partnership provides medical education, research collaboration, and enables access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials for patients.
• PalantircoreTechnology or IntegrationAI and technology partnership utilizing Palantir's AIP platform for enhanced patient communication and operational intelligence. The partnership focuses on improving patient engagement through AI-powered tools.
• HelixstrategicTechnology or IntegrationGenomic testing partnership providing advanced genetic testing and personalized medicine capabilities. Partnership includes Nebraska Medicine and Memorial Hermann for broader access to genomic testing services.
• SodexominorOthersFood and environmental services provider supporting hospital operations. Sodexo provides nutrition services and environmental management for healthcare facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Iowa Health Care: Academic medical center in a neighboring Midwest state with comparable specialty depth, Level I trauma capability, and a similar role as a tertiary referral hub for surrounding rural communities — the closest functional analog to Nebraska Medicine.
• University of Kansas Health System: Midwest academic health system anchored by a single flagship hospital with comparable bed count and an emphasis on tertiary cancer, transplant, and cardiovascular programs that compete with Nebraska Medicine for regional specialty referrals.
• Indiana University Health: Large non-profit academic health system affiliated with IU School of Medicine, providing a similar mix of high-acuity specialty care, advanced oncology (including proton therapy and CAR T), and a broad regional referral network.
• The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center: Big Ten academic medical center with comparable scale, comprehensive specialty services, robust clinical research portfolio, and a regional referral base analogous to Nebraska Medicine's UNMC-affiliated model.
• Memorial Hermann Health System: Large non-profit academic-affiliated system and explicit co-launch partner with Nebraska Medicine on the Helix Genomic Advantage program, making it a directly comparable peer in precision medicine deployment and academic clinical strategy.
• University of Minnesota Medical Center (M Health Fairview): Upper-Midwest academic medical center with comparable scope of tertiary services, research intensity, and a similar role as a referral destination for surrounding rural populations.

Broad incumbents

• CHI Health / CommonSpirit Health: Dominant regional incumbent across Nebraska and the Midwest operating a broader multi-state footprint; competes head-to-head with Nebraska Medicine in Omaha and Eastern Nebraska while offering a wider portfolio of community hospitals.
• Mayo Clinic: National academic medical center that draws complex Midwest cases away from Nebraska Medicine, particularly in oncology, transplant, and rare disease — a higher-end aspirational and competitive reference point.

Regional players

• Methodist Health System (Omaha): Local Omaha non-profit system that directly competes for primary and specialty volume in the same immediate geography; useful benchmark for share-of-market dynamics in Nebraska Medicine's core catchment.
• University of Colorado Health (UCHealth): Western-adjacent academic health system with comparable tertiary capabilities (proton therapy, transplant, oncology) that competes for referrals from the western edge of Nebraska Medicine's catchment area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments5 records

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