Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis

What Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis does

Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis (ASz) is a regional top clinical teaching hospital (STZ) and Dutch foundation (Stichting) headquartered in Dordrecht, Netherlands, operating across four locations — Dordwijk, Zwijndrecht, Sliedrecht, and GOED Ridderkerk — serving the Drechtsteden region and surrounding areas in Zuid-Holland. The hospital provides a full spectrum of medical-specialist, paramedical, nursing, and spiritual care across all major disciplines, with formal centers of excellence in lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal and liver cancer, hematology, vascular disease, orthopedics, pain management, pelvic floor disorders, and complex elderly care. ASz also operates the wholly-owned Helene Schweitzer Kliniek elective care center in Zwijndrecht, offering short-wait-time planned procedures across ophthalmology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, ENT, surgery, gynecology, urology, pain treatment, and (since December 2024) gastroenterology.

Core technology infrastructure centers on the MijnASz patient portal (DigiD-authenticated access to records, appointments, and results), the MijnASz for Zorgverleners referrer portal integrating with the Zorgdomein platform, the IDEASz innovation platform for internal innovation coordination, and a deployed AI radiology suite spanning five third-party imaging AI tools (Quantib, Aidence, Transpara, Circle, Gleamer) plus AI acute triage for the emergency department. ASz holds NEN 7510 information security certification, Qualicor Europe quality accreditation (since 2007), and Milieuthermometer Zorg silver certification. It is one of 28 hospitals in the STZ network and a member of the seven-hospital mProve innovation consortium.

Revenue is generated primarily through reimbursable insured medical-specialist care under the Dutch Zorgverzekeringswet, with annual contracts signed with all Dutch health insurers for 2025. Secondary revenue streams flow through the Helene Schweitzer Kliniek for elective procedures and through the Wetenschapsbureau, which administers commercially sponsored studies (€1,500 + VAT local feasibility fee) and consortium/externally subsidized studies (€750 + VAT). GTM is anchored by GP (huisarts) referrals and self-service via MijnASz, supplemented by regional brand pull, Albert Events CME for referrers, and the Vriendenfonds fundraising arm. A €200M+ multi-year strategic housing renovation starting 2025 and extending beyond 2030 is the most material operational commitment underway.

Name

Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis

Legal name

Stichting Albert Schweitzer ziekenhuis

Website

https://asz.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis is a Dutch regional top clinical teaching hospital (STZ) operating across four locations in the Drechtsteden region, delivering insured medical-specialist care, an elective surgery subsidiary, AI-enhanced radiology, and multiple centers of excellence in oncology, vascular, and orthopedics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK)

Keywords

• Medical specialist care
• Top clinical hospital
• Elective care services
• AI radiology diagnostics
• Patient portal access

Headquarters

HQ city

Dordrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medisch-specialistische zorg (insured healthcare services): The hospital generates the majority of its revenue through reimbursable medical-specialist care services covered by Dutch basic health insurance (Zorgverzekeringswet). Contracts are negotiated annually with all Dutch health insurers. Revenue is volume-based, reflecting the number and type of treatments provided to insured patients. The hospital also has contracts with supplementary insurers for additional coverage.
2. Helene Schweitzer Kliniek (elective care center): The Helene Schweitzer kliniek, a subsidiary elective treatment center under the ASz umbrella, provides planned procedures (ophthalmology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, ENT, surgery, gynecology, urology, pain treatment, and gastroenterology) with short wait times. Revenue flows through the same insurance contract framework as the main hospital.
3. Wetenschappelijk onderzoek funding: The hospital conducts scientific research facilitated by its Wetenschapsbureau. Research is funded through a mix of commercial sponsor fees (industry-initiated studies charged at €1,500 + 21% VAT; consortium/external subsidy studies at €750 + 21% VAT per local feasibility assessment) and investigator-initiated research without charge. Additional funding comes from the Vriendenfonds (Friends Fund) for supplementary research and patient comfort initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis operates a regional top clinical teaching hospital providing comprehensive medical-specialist, paramedical, nursing, and spiritual care across four locations in the Drechtsteden region of the Netherlands. Its core deliverable is insured inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, and diagnostic services under the Dutch Zorgverzekeringswet, complemented by a network of multidisciplinary Centers of Excellence and a dedicated elective care subsidiary. Auxiliary offerings include AI-augmented radiology diagnostics, a digital patient portal (MijnASz), scientific research services, and a chronic-disease exercise program.

Product overview

Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis is a regional general hospital operating from multiple locations (Dordwijk, Zwijndrecht, Sliedrecht) providing comprehensive medical-specialist, paramedical, nursing, and spiritual care. The hospital operates the MijnASz patient portal for online access to medical records and appointments. The Helene Schweitzer kliniek is their dedicated elective care center in Zwijndrecht offering planned treatments across multiple specialties. The hospital maintains multiple specialized centers including oncology (lung cancer, intestinal/liver cancer), orthopedics, pain management, vascular diseases, hematology, and pelvic floor disorders. The IDEASz innovation platform coordinates internal innovation, while mProve membership connects the hospital to a national network of seven top clinical training hospitals for shared learning and development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Helene Schweitzer kliniek: Elective care center (dagbehandeling / short-stay procedures) under the Albert Schweitzer ziekenhuis. Offers treatments in ophthalmology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, ENT, surgery, gynecology, urology, pain treatment, and gastroenterology. Known for short waiting times and reliable, personal care.

Products and services

• MijnASz Patient Portal Online digital patient portal enabling insured patients to access their medical records, view appointments and test results, and communicate with the hospital using DigiD authentication. Available across the Drechtsteden region's patient population.
• Helene Schweitzer Kliniek (Elective Treatment Center) Wholly-owned elective care subsidiary that delivers planned (non-emergency) procedures across ophthalmology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, ENT, surgery, gynecology, urology, pain treatment, and gastroenterology (MDL) with appointments within 3 working days of GP referral ('Afspraak = afspraak' guarantee). Patients see the same ASz professionals throughout their journey and revenue flows through the main hospital's insurer contracts.
• AI Radiology Diagnostics Suite AI-augmented radiology service deployed across the radiology department: Quantib for brain volume calculation on MRI, Aidence for lung nodule detection on CT, Transpara for mammography anomaly recognition, Circle for cardiac MRI analysis, and Gleamer for fracture detection and skeletal age calculation on X-rays. Includes AI acute triage for emergency department imaging worklist prioritization.
• IBD Fit Exercise Program Specialized chronic disease program offering intensive 6-month group exercise sessions with personalized training schedules for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, addressing barriers such as abdominal symptoms, joint pain, embarrassment, and fatigue. Co-funded by ASz and the municipality of Dordrecht.
• Rezum Steam Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Minimally invasive urology procedure that uses steam to remove excess prostate tissue under local anesthesia or light sedation. Offered by the urology department under a 2-year pilot covered by 5 Dutch health insurers; approximately 180 procedures performed over a 2-year period attracting patients from across the Netherlands.
• Bekkenbodemcentrum (Pelvic Floor Center) Specialized multidisciplinary center providing diagnosis and treatment for pelvic floor disorders.
• Breast Clinic Dedicated breast care clinic providing comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for breast conditions.
• Centrum voor Longkanker (Lung Cancer Center) Lung cancer center providing multidisciplinary care for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of lung cancer patients.
• Centrum voor Vaatziekten (Vascular Center) Vascular disease center offering comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for vascular conditions.
• Orthopedisch Centrum (Orthopedic Center) Specialized orthopedic center providing surgical and non-surgical treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Pijnbehandelcentrum (Pain Treatment Center) Pain management center offering specialized treatments for chronic and acute pain conditions.
• Hematologie (Hematology Department) Hematology department providing diagnosis and treatment for blood disorders.
• Darm- en leverkanker (Colorectal and Liver Cancer Center) Intestinal and liver cancer center providing multidisciplinary oncological care.
• Expertisecentrum RPF Expertise center for rare/genetic pulmonary fibrosis (RPF) and related conditions.
• Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (Scientific Research Services) Scientific research services coordinated by the hospital's Wetenschapsbureau. Offers paid local feasibility assessments to commercial sponsors (€1,500 + 21% VAT per assessment for industry-initiated studies; €750 + 21% VAT for consortium/external subsidy studies) and accepts investigator-initiated research without charge. Research is additionally supported by the Vriendenfonds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero unnecessary hospital admissions avoided through clinical physiotherapist SEH consult pilot (since July 2024)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• mProve (Isala, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, Máxima MC, Rijnstate, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, Zuyderland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis is one of seven STZ (Samenwerkende Topklinische opleidingsZiekenhuizen) hospitals that formed the mProve innovation network. The collaboration bundles the hospitals' ambitions to provide measurably better patient care through shared innovation. The network shares learnings on topics including AI adoption, clinical practices, and operational improvements. The hospital participates in the mProve 'Leren van calamiteiten' (learning from calamities) project.
• SalioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalios, an organization specializing in complex elderly care, provides 3 beds at its Parkstaete and Bagijnhof locations for direct transfer of elderly patients from the ASz SEH who no longer need hospital admission but cannot immediately go home. This partnership reduces unnecessary hospitalizations and improves patient flow, particularly for patients with dementia, concentration problems, or confusion.
• PZC Dordrecht AZA MerwedecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PZC Dordrecht AZA Merwede provides beds for elderly patients with somatic complaints who are directed from the ASz SEH and do not require hospital admission. Over 100 patients have been referred to this collaboration since its launch, improving hospital throughput for elderly care patients.
• Drechtzorg / Regionaal Overleg Acute Zorgketen (ROAZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional collaboration on acute care provision through Drechtzorg and the Regionaal Overleg Acute Zorgketen (ROAZ) network. Coordinates emergency and acute care provision across the Drechtsteden region.
• Rivas ZorggroepminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Rivas Zorggroep for regional healthcare coordination. The bond between ASz and Rivas is being strengthened further.
• Gemeente Dordrecht (Municipality of Dordrecht)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint funding of the IBD Fit exercise program for inflammatory bowel disease patients. The municipality of Dordrecht co-funds this initiative for 3 years alongside the hospital, addressing a gap in regular healthcare financing. This partnership exemplifies cross-domain collaboration on lifestyle and prevention.
• JERA movementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJERA movement provides the exercise programming for the IBD Fit collaborative initiative, contributing specialized fitness expertise for IBD patients in the 6-month group exercise program.
• Qualicor EuropecoreOthersQualicor Europe conducts independent quality audits of Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis every 1.5 years, providing reports with compliments, recommendations, and a quality assessment. The hospital has been positively assessed since 2007.
• Audit ConnectminorOthersAudit Connect partnered with the hospital's IT team to assess information security risks, identify required measures, and implement the NEN 7510 information security management system, leading to certification in September 2024.
• Brand ComplianceminorOthersBrand Compliance conducted the independent audit that awarded the NEN 7510 information security certification to the hospital in September 2024.
• Helene Schweitzer KliniekcoreOthersThe Helene Schweitzer Kliniek is a subsidiary elective treatment center of ASz, offering planned procedures with short waiting times across ophthalmology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, ENT, surgery, gynecology, urology, pain management, and gastroenterology. Patients see the same ASz professionals throughout their journey.
• Vriendenfonds (Stichting Vrienden Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis)minorOthersThe Vriendenfonds raises funds through private donations, corporate sponsors, and fundraising events to support scientific research, patient comfort items (hand/foot massages for cancer patients, day trips, art), and the Kunstcommissie. Website: www.aszvrienden.nl.
• IDEASzminorOthersIDEASz is the hospital's own innovation platform that bundles all innovation activities within ASz. The platform coordinates innovation projects across departments and facilitates the adoption of new technologies including AI.
• VvAAminorOthersVvAA is the hospital's liability insurer, covering claims arising from negligent medical care. VvAA and the hospital actively collaborate to minimize patient harm and prevent claims through risk management programs.
• Google (Analytics cookies)minorOthersThe hospital's website uses Google Analytics cookies (__ga, __gat, __gid) to measure and analyze general web traffic patterns, without collecting personal data or tracking individual-level surfing behavior.
• Green TeamsminorOthersInternal sustainability working groups (Green Teams) at the department level develop and implement sustainability initiatives, operating under the Duurzaamheid (Sustainability) steering group.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/asznl
• YouTubevimeo.com/albertschweitzer
• Facebookfacebook.com/asznl
• LinkedInnl.linkedin.com/company/albert-schweitzer-ziekenhuis
• Instagraminstagram.com/albertschweitzerziekenhuis
• TikToktiktok.com/@werkenbijasz

Compliance6 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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