What Riverside Healthcare does

Riverside Healthcare is a private, fully integrated regional healthcare system headquartered in Kankakee, Illinois, founded in 1964 and operating as a subsidiary of The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG). It operates a Level II Trauma acute hospital (Riverside Medical Center), five Immediate Care locations, six imaging sites across five Illinois counties, a network of primary and specialty care practices under Riverside Medical Group, and a wholly-owned post-acute subsidiary (Hillcrest Health Care Center). Service lines span emergency and trauma care, oncology, cardiovascular, orthopedic and spine, neurology and neurosurgery, behavioral health, women's health, rehabilitation, home health, infusion, and specialty pharmacy.

The technology stack is built on Epic electronic medical records with CareEverywhere and Carequality interoperability and participation in the Rush Health Connect HIE; clinical platforms include da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery, Orbeye 4K 3D surgical visualization, ION robotic bronchoscopy, the Zephyr endobronchial valve, and SAVI SCOUT wire-free breast localization, with a newly insourced PET/CT imaging suite at the Bourbonnais campus. A 24/7 Comer Children's Hospital pediatric hospitalist partnership extends specialty coverage in a community setting.

Revenue is generated through patient service billing across insurance payers (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans) and direct patient payments, supplemented by employer workforce health contracts and specialty pharmacy revenue. Distribution runs through in-person hospital and clinic visits, the MyChart patient portal, telehealth/virtual visits, and on-site occupational health delivery to regional employers. The organization is led by President and CEO Phil Kambic, with CFO Patt Vilt and CNO Ellen Bollino on the executive team, and has earned Magnet, Fortune 100 Top Hospitals, Becker's 100 Great Community Hospitals, and repeated Leapfrog A and Most Wired recognition.

Name

Riverside Healthcare

Legal name

Riverside Healthcare

Website

https://riversidehealthcare.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Riverside Healthcare is a private, integrated regional health system based in Kankakee, Illinois, operating an acute hospital, Immediate Care network, specialty institutes (cancer, heart/vascular, ortho/spine, brain/spine), and primary care clinics serving Kankakee County and surrounding Illinois communities as a subsidiary of The Ensign Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Health Clinical Care Coordination & Case Management (HSABACAO)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Emergency medical services
• Primary care network
• Cancer treatment services
• Cardiovascular care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kankakee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 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. Patient Services Revenue: Direct healthcare services provided to patients including emergency care, inpatient hospital services, outpatient procedures, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and rehabilitation therapy. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement from private insurers, Medicare, Medicaid, and direct patient payments
2. Employer/Workforce Health Services: Occupational health services, workplace injury care, drug testing, physical examinations, and employee wellness programs for regional employers
3. Specialty Services: Specialized medical services including cancer treatment, cardiac care, orthopedic surgery, and behavioral health services with associated facility fees and professional fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Riverside Healthcare operates a fully integrated, multi-campus healthcare delivery system anchored by Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois. The system provides emergency and trauma care, primary and specialty physician services (oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, women's health), diagnostic imaging, surgical services, rehabilitation, home health, behavioral health, and occupational/workforce health programs across hospitals, Immediate Care clinics, physician offices, and telehealth channels.

Product overview

Riverside Healthcare is a comprehensive healthcare delivery system offering a broad portfolio of medical services across Illinois. The organization operates as a multi-specialty healthcare network centered around Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, with multiple campuses and facilities throughout the region. The core service offerings include emergency and trauma care, primary care through Riverside Medical Group, and specialized services including cancer care (Cancer Institute), cardiovascular services (Heart & Vascular Institute), orthopedics (Orthopedic & Spine Center), and neurological care (Brain & Spine Center). Supporting services include behavioral health, women's health, rehabilitation and therapy, imaging and radiology, home health, and specialty pharmacy. The organization provides care through multiple access points including hospitals, immediate care centers, physician practices, and telehealth/virtual visit platforms. The portfolio represents a fully integrated delivery system offering inpatient, outpatient, and community-based care across the care continuum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Riverside Emergency Department Advanced emergency care supported by Primary Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, and Heart Failure Accreditation, providing emergency medical services for critical and urgent conditions.
• Riverside Immediate Care Walk-in urgent care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, available seven days a week with extended hours; locations also offer occupational health and on-site testing.
• Riverside Cancer Institute Comprehensive cancer care including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and support services, with advanced treatments such as brachytherapy, PET/CT imaging, and robotic bronchoscopy.
• Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiovascular care including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation, with advanced procedures such as TAVR, WATCHMAN, and pacemaker implantation.
• Riverside Orthopedic & Spine Center Orthopedic care including joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine surgery, with robotic-assisted surgery capabilities and advanced imaging.
• Riverside Brain & Spine Center Neurological and neurosurgical services including neurosurgery, stroke care, and treatment for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, using advanced surgical visualization technology.
• Riverside Behavioral Health Mental and behavioral health services including adult and child/adolescent inpatient care, outpatient programs, addiction treatment, and ABA therapy.
• Riverside Women's Health OB/GYN services including pregnancy and childbirth care, family birthing center, breastfeeding support, and gynecological care, with pediatric hospitalists from Comer Children's Hospital.
• Riverside Surgical Services General and specialized surgical services including robotic and minimally invasive surgery for procedures such as robotic gallbladder, hysterectomy, and prostatectomy.
• Riverside Imaging & Radiology Advanced imaging services including PET/CT, MRI, CT, mammography, X-ray, and ultrasound deployed across six locations in five Illinois counties in partnership with CIVIE.
• Riverside Rehabilitation & Therapy Physical, occupational, and speech therapy across multiple locations, including cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, pelvic floor therapy, and pediatric therapy.
• Riverside Medical Group Network of primary care and specialty physician practices including family medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and OB/GYN across multiple locations.
• Riverside Home Health Care Home-based healthcare services for patients who need medical care in their homes.
• Riverside Workforce Health Occupational health services for employers including pre-employment screenings, workers' compensation care, drug testing, and workplace wellness programs.
• Riverside Telehealth / Virtual Visits Telemedicine and virtual visit capabilities for remote patient consultations and care delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced patient wait times for imaging results through CIVIE partnership technology deployment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CIVIEcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 January 2026Partnership with radiology operations provider CIVIE to deploy new imaging technology across six locations in five Illinois counties. The upgrade aims to reduce patient wait times for imaging results, provide real-time analytical data to providers, and streamline scheduling and authorization processes.
• Premier AnesthesiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Partnership with Premier Anesthesia effective October 5, 2025, to enhance patient care at Riverside Medical Center and Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center. The collaboration introduces a care team model designed to support growing patient needs while maintaining care standards and operational efficiency. Includes workforce development initiatives through training, education, and recruitment efforts.
• Rush Health ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationParticipation in Rush Health Connect health information exchange (HIE), enabling electronic sharing of patient medical information with other participating hospitals, physicians, and authorized users for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations purposes.
• CarequalitycoreTechnology or IntegrationEpic CareEverywhere program enabling electronic medical information exchange with other healthcare providers through Carequality framework for coordinated patient care.
• Comer Children's Hospital (University of Chicago Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatricians from Comer Children's Hospital are onsite 24/7 at Riverside Healthcare, providing unparalleled pediatric care and specialized pediatric services for inpatient care.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS): Springfield-headquartered Catholic regional system operating community hospitals and physician networks across Illinois and Wisconsin — comparable in regional-hospital and clinic delivery model.
• Blessing Health System: Quincy, IL-based community health system with hospital, immediate care, and specialty clinics serving a similar rural Midwestern service area.
• Carle Health: Urbana, IL-based integrated regional system with a flagship hospital, multiple regional campuses, and an extensive primary/specialty care network — a near-comparable model to Riverside's footprint across central Illinois.
• Memorial Health (Springfield): Springfield-based regional health system serving central Illinois with hospitals, outpatient, and specialty services — similar community-hospital positioning, Magnet-level nursing, and trauma designations.
• Franciscan Health: Mishawaka, IN-based regional Catholic health system with multiple hospitals, immediate care, and specialty institutes in Illinois/Indiana — comparable integrated community-hospital footprint.
• OSF HealthCare: Peoria-based, non-profit regional health system operating hospitals, immediate/urgent care, and specialty institutes across Illinois — directly comparable in scale, geography, and integrated delivery model to Riverside.

Broad incumbents

• Advocate Health: Large Chicago-area and Midwest integrated system whose south-suburban footprint overlaps Riverside's catchment area, creating both competition and a potential affiliation/care continuum partner.
• Northwestern Medicine: Major Chicago-area academic-affiliated system whose tertiary referral pull can out-migrate complex patients from Riverside's service area but which also serves as a downstream partner for specialty cases.
• Mercy Health (Bon Secours Mercy Health): Large multi-state Catholic system with community-hospital and outpatient care lines overlapping Riverside's mid-size integrated delivery profile.
• Rush Health (Rush University System for Health): Chicago academic system operating the Rush Health Connect HIE that Riverside already participates in — relevant as both an upstream tertiary referral partner and a potential broader collaboration counterparty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/riversidemc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/riversidemedical
• Facebookfacebook.com/RiversideHC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riversidemc
• Instagraminstagram.com/riversidehealthcare
• TikToktiktok.com/@riversidehealthcare

Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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