Ziekenhuis Geel

What Ziekenhuis Geel does

Ziekenhuis Geel (legally Sint-Dimpna Ziekenhuis Geel) is a private general hospital headquartered at J.B. Stessensstraat 2 in Geel, Belgium, operating a second campus on Diestseweg for orthopedic consultations and the oncology day hospital. The institution serves the general population of Geel and the wider Kempen region with a comprehensive acute and elective care portfolio that includes a 24/7 emergency department, surgical services, maternity, pediatrics (Planeet Goudgeel), geriatrics and fall prevention (Valkliniek), a multidisciplinary foot clinic (Voetkliniek), diagnostics (CT, MRI, lab), and rehabilitation. It employs approximately 1,200 doctors and staff and is part of the Ziekenhuisnetwerk Kempen (ZNK), collaborating with AZ Herentals, H. Hartziekenhuis Mol, and AZ Turnhout on shared robotics, oncology, cardiac care, and procurement through the Taxandria platform.

The hospital's underlying technology stack combines an electronic patient dossier (EPD), a Welch Allyn-based Early Warning Score (EWS) system with wireless linkage to the EPD for early deterioration detection, Mako robotic-assisted knee surgery (with the 500th procedure placed in October 2024), a Veinviewer infrared device for pediatric vascular access, an advanced pharmacy dispensing robot, a self-driving hospital logistics robot, and a renewed CT environment with two new scanners. Patient-facing digital services include the mijn.ziekenhuisgeel.be portal (authenticated via itsme or e-ID) and Doccle-based digital invoicing from April 2025.

Revenue is generated almost entirely under Belgium's mandatory health insurance framework (RIZIV/INAMI) via the third-party payer rule, supplemented by patient-paid remgelden (co-payments) and room/physician supplements (notably for single-room occupancy). Additional revenue and project funding flow through the affiliated Dimpnafonds vzw charitable foundation, which conducts fundraising (gifts, donations, structural partnerships) for initiatives such as the Planeet Goudgeel pediatric renovation. The hospital holds Qualicor Europe gold quality accreditation (98% score, June 2023) and BELAC laboratory accreditation, and is governed by a Raad van Bestuur with CEO Jan Flament leading executive operations.

Name

Ziekenhuis Geel

Legal name

Sint-Dimpna Ziekenhuis Geel

Website

https://ziekenhuisgeel.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ziekenhuis Geel (Sint-Dimpna) is a Belgian regional general hospital serving the Kempen region with acute, emergency, surgical, pediatric, geriatric, and diagnostic services across two Geel campuses, employing ~1,200 staff under the national RIZIV reimbursement system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Geel

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare service fees (Belgian health insurance system): Ziekenhuis Geel operates under the Belgian compulsory health insurance system (RIZIV/INAMI). Patients pay co-payments (remgeld) and room/physician supplements, while health insurance funds reimburse the remainder directly to the hospital under the third-party payer rule. Standard hospital billing model compliant with RIZIV regulations, with invoices issued 1-2 months after consultation or admission, or every 30 days for long stays.
2. Room and physician supplements: Patients choosing a single room pay room supplements. Physician fees may include supplements above the conventioned rates. These are paid by the patient, potentially partially covered by hospitalization insurance.
3. Fondsenwerving via Dimpnafonds vzw: The hospital's sister organization Dimpnafonds vzw conducts fundraising (gifts, donations, structural partnerships) to support hospital projects such as the Planeet Goudgeel children's hospital renovation.
4. Digital invoicing via Doccle: From April 2025, the hospital offers digital invoice delivery via Doccle platform, replacing postal mailing. Doccle enables patients to receive, store, and pay hospital invoices electronically.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ziekenhuis Geel (Sint-Dimpna Ziekenhuis Geel) is a general regional hospital in Geel, Belgium, providing acute care, emergency medicine, surgical services (including robot-assisted knee prosthesis surgery), diagnostic imaging (CT, lab), maternity, pediatric care (Planeet Goudgeel), rehabilitation, and outpatient consultations to the Kempen region population. It also operates the mijn.ziekenhuisgeel.be online patient portal for appointment management and medical correspondence access.

Product overview

Ziekenhuis Geel (Sint-Dimpna Ziekenhuis) operates as a general hospital in Geel, Belgium, offering acute medical care across multiple specialties. The hospital portfolio includes the main inpatient facility and Planeet Goudgeel, a dedicated child-friendly pediatric department. Digital services center on the mijn.ziekenhuisgeel.be patient portal for appointment management and medical record access. Key clinical services include robotic-assisted orthopedic surgery, endoscopy, and an Early Warning Score (EWS) monitoring system using Welch Allyn multiparameter devices. The hospital recently invested in advanced equipment including a pharmacy robot and renovated facilities including endoscopy and emergency departments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Planeet Goudgeel: A child-friendly children's hospital section of Ziekenhuis Geel designed for pediatric patients, featuring planet-themed branding with characters like Cheese, Blozer, Schrik, Citronella, and Goudtraan.

Products and services

• Ziekenhuis Geel General Hospital (Sint-Dimpna Ziekenhuis)
• Emergency Department (Spoedgevallen)
• Robotic-Assisted Knee Prosthesis Surgery

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in unexpected deaths, ICU transfers, and internal MUG calls through Early Warning Score implementation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DocclecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025From April 2025, Ziekenhuis Geel uses the Doccle digital platform for invoice delivery, storage, and payment. Patients receive email/app notifications for new invoices and payment reminders. The platform supports Bancontact and bank transfer payments and replaces postal billing.
• Ziekenhuisnetwerk Kempen (ZNK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Since 2014, Ziekenhuis Geel collaborates with AZ Herentals, H. Hartziekenhuis Mol, and AZ Turnhout within the Ziekenhuisnetwerk Kempen (ZNK). Key joint initiatives include: 4 surgical robots for knee prosthesis procedures across the network (over 1,000 procedures/year by 9 knee surgeons), Kempens Hartcentrum (cardiac center), Netwerk Oncologie Kempen (oncology network), shared dialysis centers, and the Taxandria samenaankoopplatform for joint procurement.
• Samenaankoopplatform TaxandriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether with AZ Turnhout, AZ Herentals, H.H. Mol, and AZ Rivierenland, Ziekenhuis Geel participates in the Taxandria joint procurement platform. The platform aims to optimally align healthcare supply and demand in the Kempen region through coordinated purchasing.
• Selecta (Foodies concept)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerZiekenhuis Geel partnered with Swiss company Selecta to operate the 'Foodies' self-service concept in the renovated hospital lobby. Selecta provides a range of snacks, salads, beverages, and cold meals through self-service vending and checkout. This is the first deployment of the Foodies concept in a hospital setting for patients and visitors.
• Starbucks (via Selecta)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerA Starbucks coffee corner operates within the Ziekenhuis Geel lobby, managed through the Selecta partnership. It offers coffee and tea products to patients and visitors.
• Dimpnafonds vzwcoreOthersDimpnafonds vzw is the charitable fundraising arm of Ziekenhuis Geel. It receives gifts, donations, and establishes structural partnerships to support hospital projects, including the Planeet Goudgeel children's hospital renovation project. The fund operates independently and contacts donors in accordance with GDPR and its own privacy policy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AZ Delta: Regional hospital network in West Flanders (Roeselare/Menen/Torhout), Belgium, providing acute and specialty care. Comparable as a Flemish regional general hospital operating under the same national reimbursement framework with multi-site operations.
• H. Hartziekenhuis Mol: Regional hospital in Mol, Belgium, and ZNK network partner. Directly comparable as a Belgian regional hospital with shared clinical programs (robotic surgery, oncology network) and joint procurement under Taxandria.
• AZ Turnhout: Regional general hospital in Turnhout, Belgium, and a co-member of the Ziekenhuisnetwerk Kempen (ZNK) with shared initiatives including robotic knee surgery and Taxandria joint procurement. Comparable in scale, regional acute care focus, and network-driven operating model.
• AZ Sint-Maarten Mechelen: Regional general hospital in Mechelen, Belgium, providing broad acute care, emergency, and specialty services. Comparable to Ziekenhuis Geel as a Flemish regional hospital with similar service mix and operating environment.
• Jessa Ziekenhuis: Large regional hospital in Hasselt, Belgium (Limburg), offering a similar spectrum of acute, emergency, and specialty services. Comparable as a Belgian non-academic regional hospital serving a defined catchment area with broad clinical capabilities.
• Imeldaziekenhuis: Regional hospital in Bonheiden, Belgium, providing general and specialized care including orthopedics and emergency services. Comparable to Ziekenhuis Geel in scale, regional acute care focus, and Belgian regulatory environment.
• Sint-Trudo Ziekenhuis: Regional hospital in Sint-Truiden, Belgium, offering acute, emergency, and specialty services in Limburg. Comparable as a Belgian regional general hospital operating under the same RIZIV reimbursement model.
• AZ Herentals: Regional general hospital in Herentals, Belgium, and ZNK network partner. Directly comparable as a Belgian regional acute care provider collaborating on shared clinical assets and procurement with Ziekenhuis Geel.

Broad incumbents

• UZ Leuven: Large Belgian academic hospital and broader incumbent offering a full range of tertiary and quaternary services alongside general care. Relevant as a higher-tier referral destination and competitive force for complex cases from the Kempen region.
• UZ Gent: Major Belgian academic hospital in Ghent providing tertiary and general services. Comparable as a broader incumbent that competes for specialty referrals and represents the upper tier of Belgian hospital care delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ZiekenhuisGeel
• Facebookfacebook.com/ziekenhuisgeel

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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