Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix

What Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix does

Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix (SKB) is a regional general hospital headquartered at Beatrixpark 1 in Winterswijk, Netherlands, serving the Oost-Achterhoek region. Founded in 1984, the hospital operates as a non-profit institution under Dutch healthcare law, with 251–500 employees and three physical locations: the main Winterswijk campus, plus satellite outpatient clinics (Buitenpoliklinieken) in Eibergen and Ruurlo. SKB provides secondary hospital care across more than 80 medical specialties and conditions, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, surgery, obstetrics, emergency care (SEH), and intensive care, and is rated 9.3/10 by 771 patients on ZorgkaartNederland. Recent additions in 2026 include sports medicine and vascular treatments.

SKB's technology stack is built on the HiX hospital information system from ChipSoft, with patient-facing digital services layered on top: MijnSKB (an online patient portal for medical records, test results, e-consultations, and appointment management), the HiX Patiënt mobile app, BeterDichtbij for secure video and chat communication, a digital check-in and QR-code appointment registration system (live since May 2026), and Zivver for secure email. Identity is handled via DigiD, the Dutch national digital identity system. GP referrals are processed digitally through ZorgDomein, which provides real-time waiting-time data per specialty. The hospital also operates an in-person digital service point called the Naoberhook, where 'Naobers' help patients use these tools.

SKB's business model is governed by the Dutch healthcare reimbursement framework: revenue comes primarily from contracts with health insurers (zorgverzekeraars) under regulated tariffs set by the NZa (Nederlandse Zorgautoriteit), with patients paying a mandatory eigen risico (own-risk deductible) to their insurer and co-payments for select services like sterilizations and maternity care. Customer segments are individual patients in the Achterhoek region, accessed primarily via GP referral; an extended ecosystem of home care partners (Azora, Sensire, Marga Klompé, Buurtzorg, Livio, Careaz) supports discharge and at-home care, and Oriolus provides cancer patient peer support. Patient engagement channels include a quarterly SKB Magazine, information evenings, webinars, and a strong presence on ZorgkaartNederland.

Name

Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix

Legal name

Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix

Website

https://skbwinterswijk.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix is a non-profit regional hospital in Winterswijk, Netherlands, providing secondary care across 80+ specialties to Achterhoek residents via a main campus, two satellite clinics, and digital patient services including the MijnSKB portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winterswijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 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 Care Reimbursement: SKB operates under the Dutch healthcare system where treatments are reimbursed through health insurance. The hospital has annual contracts with health insurers (zorgverzekeraars) covering the majority of hospital care costs. Patients pay a mandatory own risk (eigen risico) to their insurance provider.
2. Passantentarieven (Passer-by tariffs): Standard rates for uninsured patients or services not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix (SKB) is a regional non-profit hospital in Winterswijk, Netherlands, providing comprehensive secondary hospital care across more than 80 medical specialties (cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, surgery, obstetrics, etc.). The hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic/laboratory testing, and lifestyle support programs. SKB supplements its clinical services with a suite of digital patient engagement tools including the MijnSKB patient portal, HiX Patiënt mobile app, BeterDichtbij secure messaging, and a digital check-in system with QR-code appointment tickets.

Product overview

Streekziekenhuis Koningin Beatrix (SKB) is a regional hospital in Winterswijk, Netherlands, offering a unified portfolio of in-person clinical services supplemented by a suite of digital patient engagement tools. The core digital product is MijnSKB, the hospital's personal online patient portal, which is also available as the HiX Patiënt mobile app. These are supplemented by BeterDichtbij for secure video calling and messaging, a digital check-in and registration system with QR codes, and the Naoberhook — an in-person digital service desk in the hospital's central hall. On the clinical side, SKB provides hospital care across numerous specialties (cardiology, surgery, oncology, orthopedics, etc.) through its main Winterswijk campus and two satellite clinics (Buitenpoliklinieken) in Eibergen and Ruurlo. Recent service additions include sports medicine (since July 2026) and vascular treatments (since July 2026). The hospital's broader wellness offerings include the Gezond Leven Punt (lifestyle coaching) and the Beweegmakelaar (exercise brokerage) programs.

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Products and services

• MijnSKB Patient Portal MijnSKB is SKB's personal online healthcare portal, available 24/7 to patients. It allows patients to view their medical records and test results, send e-consult messages to providers, complete questionnaires, view and manage appointments, and schedule blood draw appointments.
• HiX Patiënt App Mobile application version of the MijnSKB patient portal, available on iOS and Android. Patients log in once via DigiD and use a personal PIN code for subsequent access. The app displays appointment day tickets with QR codes and provides a convenient mobile interface for managing personal health information.
• BeterDichtbij Video calling and secure messaging platform that enables SKB patients to communicate digitally with their healthcare provider via chat or video call. It offers safe, simple digital contact with the clinic and reduces the need for in-person visits for routine queries and follow-ups.
• Gezond Leven Punt (Healthy Living Point) In-hospital lifestyle clinic located in the Naoberhook in SKB's central hall. Lifestyle coaches help patients create a personalized action plan covering nutrition, movement, relaxation, sleep, substances, and social connections. Referrals come from a treating physician and the service is free for patients.
• Beweegmakelaar (Exercise Broker) Free advisory service for residents of the Achterhoek region that helps them find the right form of exercise or sports activity suited to their health condition. No referral is required. The broker is present every Tuesday morning at the Gezond Leven Punt in the hospital.
• Hospital Care Services Comprehensive secondary hospital care delivered by SKB across more than 80 medical specialties and conditions, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, surgery, obstetrics/maternity, internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, and emergency medicine. Services are delivered at the main Winterswijk campus and satellite outpatient clinics in Eibergen and Ruurlo, and are reimbursed via Dutch health insurers.
• Vascular Treatments (Vaatbehandelingen) Vascular treatment service that allows patients in the Oost-Achterhoek region to receive simple vascular procedures at SKB rather than travelling to more distant hospitals. Delivered by SKB's vascular team at the Winterswijk hospital.
• Sport Medicine (Sportgeneeskunde) Sport medicine service offering consultations with a sports physician (sportarts) at SKB. Provides sports-medicine assessment and treatment for patients in the Achterhoek region, delivered as a new specialty within the hospital's clinical offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9.3 out of 10 average patient satisfaction rating from 771 reviews

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AzoraminorOthersHome care organization (thuiszorgorganisatie) in the Oost-Achterhoek region that collaborates with SKB's transfer bureau for patient discharge and home care arrangements.
• SensireminorOthersRegional home care organization collaborating with SKB on various care initiatives including administering hormone injections at home for prostate cancer patients and providing lung care services.
• Thuiszorg Marga KlompéminorOthersHome care organization working with SKB on patient care coordination and home nursing services in the region.
• BuurtzorgminorOthersIndependent home care organization with local team in Winterswijk, providing nursing care services in collaboration with SKB.
• LiviominorOthersHome care organization in the Oost-Achterhoek region collaborating with SKB on patient home care services.
• CareazminorOthersRegional home care provider in the Achterhoek region working with SKB's transfer bureau for patient discharge planning.
• ZorgDomeincoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital referral system used by general practitioners to refer patients to SKB. Contains real-time waiting time information per specialty for referring physicians.
• Oriolus (Centrum voor leven met en na kanker)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCancer care center collaborating with SKB on support services for cancer patients, including peer support groups for young adults.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maasziekenhuis Pantein: Pantein operates Maasziekenhuis Pantein in Boxmeer, a smaller regional general hospital with a similar mix of inpatient, outpatient and digital services, serving as a useful scale-comparable for SKB.
• Bernhoven: Bernhoven is a regional general hospital in Uden, North Brabant, delivering full secondary care comparable in scope and scale to SKB. It is a strong model peer for Dutch regional general hospital operations.
• Rijnstate: Rijnstate operates a larger multi-site regional hospital network in Arnhem, Velp and Deift in Gelderland. It is a comparable Dutch regional general hospital with a somewhat larger scale and broader geographic reach than SKB.
• Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis: CWZ is a regional general hospital in Nijmegen providing full secondary care across multiple specialties. Its clinical scope, multi-site footprint and Dutch regional hospital model closely parallel SKB.
• Ziekenhuisgroep Twente: ZGT operates two regional general hospital locations in Almelo and Hengelo in eastern Netherlands. It is a comparable Dutch regional hospital delivering full secondary care across a similar specialty breadth and scale.
• Gelre Ziekenhuizen: Gelre Ziekenhuizen operates regional general hospital locations in Apeldoorn and Zutphen in Gelderland. It shares SKB's multi-site regional general hospital model, similar scale and similar breadth of secondary care services.
• Slingeland Ziekenhuis: Slingeland Ziekenhuis is a regional general hospital in Doetinchem, also serving the Achterhoek region. It is SKB's closest geographic competitor and most direct peer, with comparable scale, specialty mix and general regional hospital model.

Broad incumbents

• Radboudumc: Radboudumc is the academic medical center in Nijmegen and the natural tertiary referral destination for SKB's most complex cases. It is comparable as part of the broader Dutch regional healthcare network even though its academic scope extends far beyond SKB's general hospital profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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