St. Anne's University Hospital Brno

What St. Anne's University Hospital Brno does

St. Anne's University Hospital Brno (FNUSA, Fakultní nemocnice u sv. Anny v Brně) is a 240-year-old public university hospital in Brno, Czech Republic, operating as a government-funded příspěvková organizace under Czech public healthcare law. Founded in 1786 as part of Emperor Josef II's healthcare reforms, it is one of the oldest and largest medical institutions in Moravia, with 3,500+ employees and affiliations with Masaryk University's Faculty of Medicine. The hospital delivers comprehensive care through 15 specialized clinics (anesthesiology, surgery, neurology, orthopedics, ENT, urology, dermatology, plastic surgery, oncology, internal medicine, and others), four institutes (pathology, microbiology, clinical immunology, forensic medicine), and specialized units including a Cancer Follow-up Clinic, Central Operating Theaters, Transfusion Department, Central Sterilization, and Hospital Pharmacy with multiple dispensing branches.

The hospital's core technology stack includes a da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system installed in April 2024 for minimally invasive colorectal, thoracic, urological, and ENT procedures; advanced imaging integration in operating rooms; ISO 13485-certified central sterilization systems; and digital patient management with online appointment booking (rezervace.fnusa.cz). FNUSA-ICRC, a joint research center with Masaryk University, conducts clinical research in cardiovascular and neurological fields and participates in EU-funded consortia including PanCareFollowUp and smartCARE. The hospital holds ISO 13485:2016 (Central Sterilization) and ISO 9001:2016 (Transfusion Department) certifications, is GDPR compliant, and operates preventive health programs including the HOBIT school-based stroke and heart attack recognition initiative active in 1,000+ schools.

FNUSA's business model is anchored by Czech public health insurance reimbursement, government subsidies, and service revenues as a state-funded university hospital. Supplemental revenue comes from retail pharmacy sales across Hybešova, Hansenova, and Mendlovo náměstí branches; clinical research contracts with pharmaceutical partners through FNUSA-ICRC; central sterilization services to 40+ departments; and EU grant funding. Customer segments include the general patient population of South Moravia (35,000+ outpatients in 2024), childhood cancer survivors served through the 2016-established Cancer Follow-up Clinic, blood and plasma donors (33,000+ over five years; ~11,000 registered donors), pharmacy customers across multiple locations, and medical students trained through the Masaryk University partnership. Distribution is primarily direct through the main campus at Pekařská 664/53, with regional outreach via community health events, digital channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube), and institutional partnerships including the Czech National Bone Marrow Registry.

Name

St. Anne's University Hospital Brno

Legal name

Fakultní nemocnice u sv. Anny v Brně

Website

https://www.fnusa.cz/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St. Anne’s University Hospital Brno is an institution that has existed for more than 220 years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

University Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Freestanding Emergency Departments (FSEDs) (HLAFADAB), International/Medical Tourism Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAN)

Keywords

• University hospital services
• Clinical research programs
• Robotic surgery services
• Hospital pharmacy services
• Emergency medical care

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services: As a public university hospital, FNUSA operates as a government-funded healthcare provider. Services are primarily covered by public health insurance through the Czech public health insurance system. The hospital provides comprehensive medical care including emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient clinics, surgical services, and diagnostic procedures.
2. Hospital Pharmacy: The hospital pharmacy provides medications, medical supplies, and pharmaceutical care to both hospital patients and the general public through multiple dispensing locations. Revenue comes from prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and medical supplies sold to patients.
3. Clinical Research: Through the FNUSA-ICRC (International Clinical Research Center), the hospital conducts clinical trials and research studies, often in partnership with pharmaceutical companies and international research institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Anne's University Hospital Brno (FNUSA) is a government-funded university hospital operating since 1786 that provides comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and surgical healthcare through 15 specialized clinics, 4 institutes, and central operating theaters. The hospital integrates advanced medical services including robotic surgery (da Vinci Xi), a hospital pharmacy with multiple dispensing locations, a transfusion department with blood and plasma donation, specialized follow-up care for childhood cancer survivors, and clinical research through the joint FNUSA-ICRC research center with Masaryk University.

Product overview

St. Anne's University Hospital in Brno (FNUSA) is a 240-year-old university hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services through 15 specialized clinics, 4 institutes, and numerous specialized departments. The hospital operates as a multi-service healthcare facility with integrated research through its FNUSA-ICRC center, supported by key services including a Hospital Pharmacy with multiple branches, a Transfusion Department with donor collection center, and advanced surgical capabilities including robotic surgery with the da Vinci Xi system since 2024. Additional specialized services include a Cancer Follow-up Clinic for childhood cancer survivors, Central Sterilization serving 40+ departments, and preventive health programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Central Operating Theaters (Centrální operační sály) Surgical facilities divided into orthopedic and neurosurgery specializations, equipped with modern medical and imaging technology, central gas supply, large-screen displays for X-rays/CT/MRI in all operating rooms, and since April 2024, a robotic surgery operating room featuring the da Vinci Xi system.
• Medical Departments and Specialized Clinics Comprehensive medical care across 15 specialized clinics (anesthesiology, dermatology, surgery, internal medicine, neurology, orthopedics, ENT, plastic surgery, urology, etc.), 4 institutes (pathology, microbiology, clinical immunology, forensic medicine), and numerous specialized departments for patients in the Brno and South Moravia region.
• Hospital Pharmacy (Nemocniční lékárna) Comprehensive pharmaceutical care with multiple dispensing branches (Hybešova with extended hours, Hansenova building, Mendlovo náměstí), offering prescription services, medical supplies, compounding services, clinical pharmacy consultations, a drug information center, cytostatic preparation, individual drug preparation, and biological treatment dispensing for both hospital inpatients and the general public.
• Transfusion Department (Transfuzní oddělení) Blood and blood component collection and processing services including blood donations, plasma donations (plasmapheresis), bone marrow donor registry recruitment, and autotransfusion services. Operates a donor collection center with nearly 11,000 registered donors and serves as a recruitment center for the Czech National Bone Marrow Registry. ISO 9001:2016 certified.
• Robotic Surgery Program with da Vinci Xi (Robotická chirurgie) Advanced robotic surgical program featuring the da Vinci Xi system installed in April 2024, enabling minimally invasive procedures in colorectal, thoracic, urological, and ENT surgeries with 3D-HD visualization and precision EndoWrist instruments. Da Vinci SP (Single Port) is also available for single-entry-point operations.
• Cancer Follow-up Clinic (Dispenzární onkologická ambulance) Specialized follow-up care for childhood cancer survivors, providing multidisciplinary prevention and treatment of late effects from cancer treatments. Includes nutritional therapy, psychological care, and participation in research studies.
• Central Sterilization (Centrální sterilizace) Sterile medical device preparation services for over 40 FNUSA departments and external clients, utilizing physical and low-temperature chemical sterilization methods with validated and regularly tested equipment. ISO 13485:2016 certified by Tayllorcox s.r.o. for medical device quality management.
• Preventive Health Programs (Preventivní programy) Comprehensive preventive health programs including cardiovascular screening, cancer screening, smoking cessation support, glycaemia and blood lipid screening, and health education initiatives such as the HOBIT program teaching stroke and heart attack recognition in schools (active in over 1,000 schools).
• Dedicated Plasma Donation Room (Nový odběrový sál pro plazmu) Dedicated plasma donation (plasmapheresis) facility offering a separate, quieter environment for plasma donors. Plasma donors receive a 300 CZK voucher incentive.
• FNUSA-ICRC International Clinical Research Center A major research center jointly operated with the Medical Faculty of Masaryk University, focusing on clinical research in cardiovascular, neurological, and other medical fields. Conducts international research collaborations, manages clinical trials in partnership with pharmaceutical companies, and operates the HOBIT education program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 33,000 blood donors welcomed in first 5 years of blood donation center
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• smartCAREcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Flagship initiative of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan. Developed a prototype smart card for cancer survivors in the form of a mobile application. Funded by EU4Health (grant No. 101080048).
• PanCareFollowUpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019European project (2019-2023) funded by Horizon 2020 (grant No. 824982) that created and tested a standardized European model of care for childhood cancer survivors. FNUSA was a participant in this international collaboration.
• SynektikcoreTechnology or IntegrationSynektik is the Czech partner that introduced the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system to FNUSA, demonstrating the latest generation robotic surgery technology at the hospital. The company provides ongoing support and access to cutting-edge surgical robotics.
• Nadační fond dětské onkologie KrtekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Krtek Foundation provides long-term support to the Dispenzary Oncological Outpatient Clinic, funding equipment, staff education, and expanding services to include psychological support for patients.
• Spolek vyléčených pacientů Společně k úsměvu, z.s.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient advocacy organization providing self-help projects for cancer survivors. Collaborates with the clinic on educational, awareness, and other programs.
• Masarykova univerzita (Masaryk University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing academic partnership through which medical students are trained at the hospital. The FNUSA-ICRC is a joint research center of the hospital and the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University.
• Český národní registr dárců dřeně (Czech National Bone Marrow Registry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFNUSA's blood collection center serves as a recruitment center for the Czech National Bone Marrow Registry, registering potential bone marrow donors.
• Statutární město Brno (City of Brno)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe city of Brno supports FNUSA's activities including the FUTURE project for childhood cancer survivors through its strategic planning initiatives.
• HortimminorOthersProvides fruit for blood donors at the collection center.
• Aqualand MoraviaminorOthersProvides discounted admission (50%+ off) to blood donors and their companions.
• VIDA! Science CenterminorOthersProvides free admission to blood donors for one month after donation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University Hospital Brno (Fakultní nemocnice Brno): The other major university hospital in Brno, operating 15+ specialty clinics and serving the same Moravian catchment. Direct peer given identical city, comparable scale, and overlapping specialty mix.
• Motol University Hospital (Fakultní nemocnice v Motole): Largest university hospital in the Czech Republic, affiliated with Charles University. Closest national peer to FNUSA given comparable academic hospital model, broad specialty coverage, and pediatric-adult care integration.
• General University Hospital in Prague (VFN): Prague-based university hospital affiliated with Charles University. Comparable as a leading Czech public academic hospital with comprehensive specialty services and active research programs.
• Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (ÚHKT): Czech national reference center for hematology and transfusion medicine. Direct peer for FNUSA's Transfusion Department activities including blood collection, plasma, and bone marrow donor recruitment.
• Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute (Masarykův onkologický ústav): Specialized cancer center in Brno providing oncological treatment and research. Comparable peer for FNUSA's oncology and cancer survivorship services, including the Dispenzární onkologická ambulance.
• Thomayer Hospital (Thomayerova nemocnice): Prague-based hospital providing multi-specialty care and affiliated with Charles University. Comparable Czech public hospital with overlapping service lines and academic teaching role.

Broad incumbents

• Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien): One of Europe's largest university hospitals, affiliated with Medical University of Vienna. Comparable as a Central European comprehensive academic hospital with similar specialty breadth and research depth.
• University Hospital Heidelberg: German university hospital internationally recognized for oncology, robotic surgery, and translational research. Comparable as a leading European academic medical center with similar specialty and research profile.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: Europe's largest university hospital, jointly operated by Humboldt and Free University of Berlin. Broad incumbent peer for FNUSA given academic hospital structure, research intensity, and public ownership model.
• Helsinki University Hospital (HUS): Finland's largest university hospital group offering comprehensive specialty care and active clinical research. Comparable as a publicly funded academic hospital system operating at similar scale and complexity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fnusa_brno
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fnusabrno1723
• Facebookfacebook.com/fnusa.icrc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st--anne's-university-hospital-brno
• Instagraminstagram.com/fnusa_brno

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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