What Lusíadas Saúde does

Lusíadas Saúde is Portugal's largest private healthcare group, operating an integrated network of 16+ hospital and clinic facilities spanning from Braga in the north to Faro in the south, supplemented by 40+ HeyDoc dental clinics, MD Clínica premium dental facilities, and the HUG Lusíadas Home Care domiciliary service. Founded in 1998 (originally as HPP Saúde) and headquartered in Lisbon, the group employs more than 8,000 health professionals and serves individual patients, corporate clients, and members of over 200 insurance and public subsystem agreements including ADSE, Médis, Multicare, AdvanceCare, Allianz, and SAMS schemes. The company was acquired by French private hospital group Vivalto Santé at the end of 2022 and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of that group, which has approximately €2.5 billion in turnover across 100 facilities in six European countries.

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: core hospital and clinic services billed via insurance reimbursements, public subsystem agreements, and direct pay; the Lusíadas Plan annual subscription health product (with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions or age limits); dental services through HeyDoc and MD Clínica; home-based care via HUG; and fee-based preventive check-up programs and longevity consultations. The group monetizes through transaction fees on healthcare services, recurring subscription revenue from Lusíadas Plan and HUG plans, and professional services fees for check-ups and consultations. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer channels (physical network, +Lusíadas digital portal and mobile app, teleconsultation, walk-in clinics), sales-led B2B partnerships with insurers, public subsystems, and corporate clients, and event-driven brand building through high-visibility sponsorships such as Rock in Rio Lisboa.

The technology stack includes a digital patient portal and mobile app (+Lusíadas), same-day teleconsultation (Teleconsultação SOS), oncology telemonitoring for remote monitoring of treatment side effects, and forthcoming Hospital Lusíadas Faro (end 2027) designed with AI-assisted clinical decision support, robotic surgery systems, and hybrid operating theatres. Other operational assets include the Lusíadas Knowledge Center for clinical education and research, the Lusíadas Sport sports medicine and rehabilitation center, and a physician-shareholder 'Terceira Via' co-governance model formalized via a Medical Strategic Commission in June 2026.

Name

Lusíadas Saúde

Legal name

Lusíadas, A.C.E.

Website

https://lusiadas.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Lusíadas Saúde is Portugal's largest private healthcare group, operating 16+ hospitals and clinics, 40+ dental clinics (HeyDoc/MD Clínica), and home care services with 8,000+ health professionals. Owned by French group Vivalto Santé, it serves individual patients, corporate clients, and 200+ insurance/subsystem partners across Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Offices of Dentists (6212), Offices of Dentists (62121)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Dentistry Group Practices (HLABAKAB), Membership/Subscription & Direct-Pay General Dentistry Practices (HLABAAAI), Walk-In Emergency Dental Clinics (HLABALAA), Hospital-at-Home / Acute Care at Home Programs (HLAFAEAH), Private Duty 24/7 Nursing (RN/LPN) In-Home Care (HSABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Private healthcare services
• Hospital network operations
• Dental clinic services
• Home healthcare services
• Health insurance plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisboa

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hospital and Clinic Healthcare Services: Core revenue from inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, and rehabilitation services delivered across 16 hospital and clinic facilities nationwide. Billed through insurance reimbursements, public subsystem agreements (ADSE, SAD/GNR, SAMS, etc.), and direct pay.
2. Dental Services (HeyDoc): Dental care services through the HeyDoc network of dental clinics, offering general dentistry, orthodontics (Invisalign), implantology, and facial aesthetics. Revenue generated via insurance agreements, direct payment, and Lusíadas Plan dental benefits.
3. Lusíadas Plan (Subscription Health Plan): Annual subscription health plan offering exclusive pricing, free consultations, loyalty credits, and discounts across all Lusíadas facilities. Available with annual or semi-annual payment. No exclusions for pre-existing conditions or age limits.
4. Home Healthcare (HUG Lusíadas Home Care): Home-based nursing, domiciliary care, rehabilitation, geriatric support, post-partum and post-surgical care, palliative care, and technical aids. Revenue generated through per-service fees and subscription plans with 10% Lusíadas Plan discounts.
5. Health Screening and Check-up Programs: Structured health check-up programs (Básico, Essencial, Equilíbrio, Integral levels) plus targeted modules (Men's Health, Women's Health, Digestive, Smoker, Sexual Health). Revenue from per-program fees billed to individuals or corporate clients.
6. Prevention and Longevity Consultation: Personalized preventive medicine consultation incorporating genetic testing, multidisciplinary assessments, and ongoing physician follow-up structured around five health pillars. Revenue from consultation fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lusíadas Saúde operates a nationwide private healthcare delivery network in Portugal comprising 13 hospitals, 4 outpatient clinics, 40+ HeyDoc dental clinics, MD Clínica premium dental facilities, and HUG Lusíadas Home Care. The group delivers inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, dental, preventive, longevity, home healthcare, and sports medicine services, with revenue generated through insurance/subsystem reimbursements, direct payment, and the Lusíadas Plan subscription.

Product overview

Lusíadas Saúde is a comprehensive healthcare group operating a network of hospitals, clinics, and specialized services across Portugal. The core offering consists of 13 hospitals and 4 outpatient clinics providing full medical and surgical services. The portfolio includes HeyDoc dental clinic network, MD Clínica (specializing in implantology and facial aesthetics), and HUG Lusíadas Home Care for domiciliary services. Additional services include preventive health check-ups (Check-Up Lusíadas), longevity consultations, telephone health line, sports medicine (Lusíadas Sport), health subscription plans (Lusíadas Plan), telehealth services, and a knowledge center for professional education. The group is part of Vivalto Santé and serves over 8,000 healthcare professionals across its network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HeyDoc: Dental clinic network providing oral healthcare services including general dentistry, orthodontics, and emergency dental care.
• MD Clínica
• HUG Lusíadas Home Care
• Lusíadas Sport
• Lusíadas Plan

Products and services

• Hospitals Lusíadas (Network of 13 hospitals) Nationwide network of 13 hospitals (Lisboa, Porto, Braga, Santa Maria da Feira, Paços de Ferreira, Maia, Alfragide, Amadora, Campera, Beloura, Albufeira, Vilamoura, and Faro) providing medical and surgical care, 24/7 emergency services, specialty consultations, diagnostics, and inpatient facilities for individual patients, insurance/subsystem members, and corporate clients.
• Clínicas Lusíadas (Outpatient Clinics) Network of outpatient clinics (Gaia, Oriente, Almada, Faro) providing specialty consultations, walk-in general practice, diagnostic tests, and treatment services across Portugal.
• HeyDoc Dental Clinic Network Dental clinic network under Grupo Lusíadas Saúde offering general dentistry, orthodontics, implantology, and oral healthcare services with 40+ locations across Portugal integrated within shopping centers, hospitals, and standalone sites.
• MD Clínica (Premium Dental) Premium dental clinic brand in Lisbon (Amoreiras Plaza and Avenida de Roma) specializing in Invisalign, implantology, and facial aesthetics, integrated into the HeyDoc dental network.
• HUG Lusíadas Home Care Home healthcare service providing domiciliary support, clinical home care, nursing services, technical aids, and specialized care for geriatric, post-partum, post-operative, and palliative patients in their residences, delivered by qualified nurses, caregivers, and therapists.
• Check-Up Lusíadas (Preventive Health Programs) Preventive health check-up programs offered at four levels (Básico, Essencial, Equilíbrio, Integral) plus optional add-on modules for Men's Health, Women's Health, Digestive Health, Smoker's Health, and Sexual Health, available across multiple hospital units.
• Consulta de Prevenção e Longevidade (Prevention and Longevity Consultation) Personalized prevention and longevity consultation service offering physician-led health plans based on five pillars (physical exercise, nutrition, sleep quality, emotional health, and therapeutic management), incorporating genetic testing, multidisciplinary assessments, and ongoing physician follow-up.
• Lusíadas Plan (Subscription Health Plan) Annual subscription health plan offering exclusive pricing, two free medical consultations per year, specialty consultations at €44, 5% loyalty credits, free companion daily rate during hospitalization, free dental check-up, and a 10% discount on HUG home care subscriptions. No age limits, no exclusions for pre-existing conditions, no utilization caps, and no waiting periods.
• Lusíadas Sport (Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation) Medical sports center adjacent to Hospital Lusíadas Lisboa offering sports medicine, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, personalized training, and fitness services for athletes and individuals.
• Teleconsulta SOS (Urgent Teleconsultation) Same-day urgent teleconsultation service for adults providing immediate medical response for non-acute situations via telephone, available with extended hours across the Lusíadas network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,159 people treated at Rock in Rio Lisboa over one weekend, with ~99.5% of cases resolved on-site without hospital referral.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Município de Faro (Faro City Council)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Hospital Lusíadas Faro is being officially presented in partnership with Faro City Council, represented by Mayor António Pina, at an event also featuring a panel on 'Algarve, a region that attracts, cares, and grows' with participation from tourism, academia, and civil society sectors.
• MD ClínicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2025Lusíadas Saúde announced the acquisition of MD Clínica, a prominent Lisbon dental clinic, pending regulatory approval. The clinic's founders will participate in a capital increase in Lusíadas Dental and join its management. The operation aims to expand Lusíadas' dental services and create strategic synergies, strengthening the group's position in premium dental care (Invisalign, implantology, facial aesthetics) in the Lisbon area.
• APEL – Associação Portuguesa de Editores e LivreirosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLusíadas Saúde partnered with APEL (Portuguese Association of Publishers and Booksellers) to bring together health, reading, and health literacy. The collaboration aims to bring useful knowledge to Portuguese people for living better, through initiatives associated with books, reading, and health literacy promotion.
• ADSE (Direção-Geral de Proteção Social aos Funcionários e Agentes da Administração Pública)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorADSE is the public health subsystem covering Portuguese civil servants and their families. Lusíadas has an agreement with ADSE, allowing civil servants to access Lusíadas hospital and clinic services with direct billing or reimbursement. ADSE represents a large patient population across Portugal.
• Médis (Companhia de SegurosMédis)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMédis is a major Portuguese health insurance provider. The agreement allows Médis insured members to access Lusíadas facilities with direct billing or reimbursement for consultations, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Multicare (Fidelidade)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulticare is the health insurance brand of Fidelidade, one of Portugal's largest insurers. Agreement covers multiple plan tiers including general health, maternal, dental, and senior plans, allowing Multicare members to access Lusíadas hospitals and clinics.
• AdvanceCarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdvanceCare is a health insurance administrator managing plans for multiple employers and individuals. Agreement with Lusíadas enables AdvanceCare members to access the hospital and clinic network, including dental services.
• Future Healthcare (ACP / Santander)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuture Healthcare administers the ACP (Automóvel Club de Portugal) health plan and Santander employee health plans. These agreements provide Lusíadas access to ACP's member base and Santander's corporate employees across Portugal.
• SAMS (Sindicato dos bancários do Norte, Sul e Ilhas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAMS is a health subsystem for Portuguese banking sector employees, with multiple branches (Centro, Norte, Quadros, SIB, Sul e Ilhas). Each SAMS entity has agreements with Lusíadas enabling banking sector workers to access hospital and clinic services.
• ULS entities (Local Health Units)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLusíadas has agreements with numerous ULS (Unidade Local de Saúde) entities across Portugal, including ULS Algarve, ULS Braga, ULS Coimbra, ULS Lisboa Ocidental, ULS São João, and approximately 40 others. These public-private partnerships allow the SNS to contract Lusíadas' private capacity to supplement public healthcare delivery.
• Allianz PortugalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllianz Portugal health insurance plan agreement covering Lusíadas hospitals and clinics for Allianz health plan policyholders, both for health plans and general insurance health riders.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• CUF: CUF is the largest private healthcare group in Portugal, operating hospitals and outpatient clinics nationwide with a similar integrated model. It is the closest direct competitor to Lusíadas in private hospital care, insurance contracting, and corporate health plans across Lisbon and Porto.
• Luz Saúde: Luz Saúde (part of Fidelidade/Multicare group) operates Hospital da Luz and a national network of private hospitals and clinics, directly competing with Lusíadas for insurer contracts, specialist talent, and premium patients in Portugal's main metros.
• Trofa Saúde: Trofa Saúde operates a network of private hospitals in northern and central Portugal, overlapping with Lusíadas hospitals in Braga, Porto, and surrounding regions for primary care, surgery, and insurer-driven volumes.
• HM Hospitales (Spain): HM Hospitales operates a comparable integrated private hospital and outpatient network across Spain, competing in similar specialty mix, digital health adoption, and corporate/insurer contract economics as Lusíadas in Portugal.
• Vithas (Spain): Vithas is a Spanish private hospital group with a multi-site footprint comparable to Lusíadas, including insurer partnerships and PPP-style arrangements — a useful Iberian benchmark for network economics and digital integration.

Regional players

• HPA Saúde: HPA Saúde is a private hospital group concentrated in the Algarve, the same region where Lusíadas is investing €60M in Hospital Faro. HPA is the most direct regional incumbent competitor for Algarve private patients, tourism-driven demand, and ULS partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• José de Mello Saúde (formerly CUF anterior operator brand): José de Mello Saúde operates private hospital assets in Portugal and is part of a broader industrial group. It is a comparable incumbent in Portuguese private hospital care, though with a narrower facility footprint than CUF or Lusíadas.
• Hospital Quirónsalud (Spain): Quirónsalud is the largest private hospital group in Spain and a potential cross-border benchmark as Lusíadas positions itself within Vivalto Santé's Iberian platform. Comparable in scale, multi-specialty offering, and insurer/PPP contracting model.
• Vivalto Santé: Vivalto Santé is the parent company of Lusíadas and the third-largest private hospitalization group in France, operating ~100 facilities across six European countries with ~€2.5B revenue. Direct relevant as parent and as a benchmark for European private hospital scaling and capital allocation.
• Ramsay Santé: Ramsay Santé is a leading pan-European private hospital group, comparable to Vivalto Santé and therefore to Lusíadas as part of the Vivalto network. Useful benchmark for cross-border private hospital group economics, digital health investment, and PPP-style contracting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/lusiadas_saude
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/lusiadassaude
• Facebookfacebook.com/lusiadas.pt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/396084
• Instagraminstagram.com/lusiadas_saude

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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