IJsselland Ziekenhuis

What IJsselland Ziekenhuis does

IJsselland Ziekenhuis is a Dutch non-profit regional general hospital (Stichting) founded in 1991, headquartered in Capelle a/d IJssel in the greater Rotterdam region. It operates a main hospital campus complemented by three outpatient clinics located in Nesselande, Krimpen, and Kralingen, providing secondary acute care, diagnostics, and outpatient services to the surrounding population. The hospital employs between 1,001 and 5,000 staff and holds ANBI public benefit status, Qualicor European accreditation, and a Gold Milieuthermometer Zorg sustainability certification (2025).

Its core clinical capabilities include general hospital care and an in-house laboratory that is one of only five Dutch facilities accredited under ISO 15189 for neonatal heel-prick screening, providing a nationally significant diagnostic service. The hospital integrates with a regional care ecosystem through formal partnerships with Lelie zorggroep (home/elderly care), Gezondheidscentrum Krimpen (primary care), Star-shl (diagnostics), and BeterDichtbij (digital patient communication), enabling coordination across the care continuum.

The business model is funded primarily through the Dutch mandatory health insurance system (Zorgverzekeringswet) via DBC-DOT tariffs paid by health insurers, supplemented by municipal and government payments for designated services such as neonatal screening. As a non-profit foundation (Stichting), surplus is reinvested into operations rather than distributed. The hospital reports an 8.6/10 average patient rating on Zorgkaart Nederland, indicating strong patient satisfaction within its catchment. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or public revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

IJsselland Ziekenhuis

Legal name

Stichting IJsselland Ziekenhuis

Website

https://ysl.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

IJsselland Ziekenhuis is a Dutch non-profit regional general hospital founded in 1991, serving the greater Rotterdam area via a main campus in Capelle a/d IJssel and three outpatient clinics (Nesselande, Krimpen, Kralingen), with an ISO 15189-accredited neonatal screening laboratory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital-Based EMS & Mobile Integrated Health (HLAFANAC)

Keywords

• General hospital services
• Outpatient specialist care
• Clinical laboratory diagnostics
• Emergency medical services
• Patient portal access

Headquarters

HQ city

Capelle Aan Den Ijssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Provider Reimbursements (Zorgverzekering): As a Dutch hospital, IJsselland Ziekenhuis generates revenue primarily through reimbursements from health insurers under the Dutch health insurance system (Zorgverzekeringswet). Care is funded through statutory health insurance with regulated patient deductibles and co-pays.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IJsselland Ziekenhuis is a Dutch non-profit general hospital providing inpatient and outpatient medical care, emergency services, specialist consultations, surgery, maternity care, rehabilitation, and day treatment to residents of the Rotterdam region. The hospital also operates an ISO 15189 accredited clinical laboratory (AKL) that performs diagnostic testing for external healthcare providers, and offers digital patient services through the Mijn IJsselland patient portal and BeterDichtbij secure communication app. Care is delivered through a main hospital in Capelle a/d IJssel and three satellite outpatient clinics in Kralingen, Krimpen, and Nesselande.

Product overview

IJsselland Ziekenhuis operates a digital healthcare ecosystem comprising its main website (ysl.nl) and patient-facing digital services. The core patient-facing product is Mijn IJsselland, a digital patient portal offering access to medical records, appointment management, and questionnaires. This portal integrates with BeterDichtbij, a mobile communication app enabling secure messaging and video consultations between patients and healthcare providers. The hospital also operates multiple outpatient clinic locations (Poliklinieken) in Kralingen, Krimpen, and Nesselande, providing local access to specialized care. Supporting services include the Algemeen Klinisch Laboratorium (AKL) for clinical diagnostics, radiology services, emergency care (Spoedplein/SEH), and patient education throughFolders and recommended websites. The hospital uses Zorgplatform for electronic health data exchange between providers and Matomo for internal web analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BeterDichtbij: Digital communication app allowing patients to contact healthcare providers via mobile phone or tablet, including messaging, photos, files, and video calling capabilities
• Mijn IJsselland

Products and services

• Hospital and Specialist Care (Hoofdlocatie)
• Spoedplein (SEH) Emergency Care
• Polikliniek Nesselande Outpatient Services
• Polikliniek Krimpen Outpatient Services
• Polikliniek Kralingen Outpatient Services
• Algemeen Klinisch Laboratorium (AKL) Diagnostic Services
• Mijn IJsselland Patient Portal
• BeterDichtbij Secure Communication App
• Patient Information Folders (yslfolder.nl)

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.6/10 patient satisfaction rating on Zorgkaart Nederland
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Star-shlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2024From 1 July 2024, all blood sampling at Gezondheidscentrum Krimpen is performed by Star-shl. All patients (IJsselland and others) can use this service for blood draws and material drop-off. IJsselland patient samples are transported to the main laboratory for processing, maintaining consistent reporting.
• Lelie zorggroep (Pniël)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2021IJsselland Ziekenhuis opened Polikliniek Kralingen at Oudedijk 15, co-located in the Pniël nursing home and rehabilitation centre of Lelie zorggroep. The clinic opened 15 January 2021, officially inaugurated 1 July 2021 by demissionary Minister Tamara van Ark. This co-location enables integrated care delivery for elderly and rehabilitation patients.
• Gezondheidscentrum Krimpen (GCK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIJsselland Ziekenhuis operates Polikliniek Krimpen on the 2nd floor of Gezondheidscentrum Krimpen, one of the largest primary care centres in the Netherlands with five GP practices. This partnership strengthens a years-long collaboration between IJsselland and local GPs, bringing specialist care closer to patients and enabling care coordination under one roof.
• Ton Jansen Orthopedische SchoentechniekenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTon Jansen orthopaedic shoe technology is available as an additional service at Polikliniek Krimpen, complementing the specialist care offered by IJsselland Ziekenhuis.
• Qualicor EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQualicor Europe is the European Institute for Healthcare Accreditation that certifies IJsselland Ziekenhuis's quality and patient safety systems on a sustainable basis.
• Green Deal Duurzame Zorg 3.0 signatoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIJsselland Ziekenhuis is a signatory to the Green Deal Duurzame Zorg 3.0, a national sustainability agreement for Dutch healthcare organizations. The hospital's sustainability policy (2023-2027) aligns with this agreement's criteria.
• BeterDichtbijcoreTechnology or IntegrationIJsselland Ziekenhuis provides the BeterDichtbij secure communication app to patients, enabling digital messaging, photo/file exchange, video consultations, and access to health information. Nearly 1 million people in the Netherlands use BeterDichtbij. The app integrates with Thuisarts.nl and Apotheek.nl for patient education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Erasmus MC: Largest academic medical center in the Rotterdam region. Comparable as a major Rotterdam-area hospital serving overlapping patient catchment and competing for the same specialist referrals and clinical staff as IJsselland.

Direct peers

• Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland: Large regional general hospital with multiple sites in the greater Rotterdam area. Direct comparable in scope (general hospital, multi-site, outpatient clinics) and geographic catchment to IJsselland.
• Maasstad Ziekenhuis: Rotterdam-based regional general hospital offering similar multi-specialty acute care, outpatient services, and emergency department. Directly comparable in service mix, scale, and regional catchment.
• Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis: Regional general hospital in Dordrecht/Zwijndrecht serving a similar mixed urban-suburban catchment in South Holland. Comparable multi-site general hospital model with similar specialty breadth.
• Haaglanden Medisch Centrum (HMC): Multi-site regional hospital in The Hague area operating as a stichting under Dutch health-insurance reimbursements. Highly comparable operating model, scale, and non-profit foundation structure to IJsselland.
• Spaarne Gasthuis: Regional general hospital serving Haarlem/Hoofddorp with multiple locations. Comparable as a Dutch regional stichting hospital providing general specialty care, outpatient clinics, and emergency services.
• Tergooi MC: Regional hospital in the Gooi region with multiple sites. Comparable as a Dutch non-profit regional hospital offering similar breadth of specialty outpatient and inpatient services.
• Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep: Multi-site regional hospital in North Holland (Alkmaar/Den Helder). Directly comparable in operating structure as a non-profit foundation hospital providing general specialty and emergency care across multiple locations.
• Bravis Ziekenhuis: Regional general hospital in West Brabant (Bergen op Zoom/Roosendaal). Comparable multi-site regional model with similar specialty breadth and Dutch reimbursement exposure.
• St. Antonius Ziekenhuis: Large regional hospital in Utrecht/Nieuwegein with multiple sites. Comparable in scale, non-profit foundation structure, and broad general/specialty service mix under the same Dutch regulatory framework.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ijssellandzhs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ijsselland-ziekenhuis
• Instagraminstagram.com/ijsselland_ziekenhuis
• Xx.com/ijssellandzhs

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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