Setsunan General Hospital

What Setsunan General Hospital does

Setsunan General Hospital (摂南総合病院) is a private acute care community hospital in Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, operated by Medical Corporation Moujinkai (医療法人孟仁会). Founded in August 1984, the hospital functions as the de facto municipal hospital for Kadoma City and northeastern Osaka Prefecture, providing multi-specialty outpatient and inpatient services across internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, pediatrics, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, dermatology, gynecology, urology, and rehabilitation. The hospital operates 74 beds across two recovery rehabilitation wards holding the highest Category I certification, a 25-bed dialysis unit (relocated in 2007), and a cardiovascular department that has performed over 1,400 PCI procedures since 2006 with a 90%+ radial artery approach rate. Setsunan is the only hospital in Kadoma City with a full-time neurosurgeon, staffed by Osaka University-affiliated physicians.

The hospital operates advanced clinical technology including a Philips SmartPath to dStream 3.0T MRI, GE Revolution EVO 64-slice CT scanner, FUJIFILM AMULET Innovality digital mammography, and ALCON CENTURION/Constellation ophthalmic surgery systems with a Leica Proveo 8 surgical microscope. It offers DWIBS whole-body cancer screening (a Japanese-developed MRI technique from 2004), cognitive neurological rehabilitation based on Prof. Carlo Perfetti's methodology, the BASYS posture control system, and the @ATTENTION touch-panel rehabilitation tool with eye-tracking for higher brain function disorders.

The business model is primarily insurance-based, with the majority of revenue flowing through Japan's national health insurance system (shakai hoken/kokumin hoken) for consultations, procedures, and hospitalization. Self-pay revenue streams include DWIBS whole-body MRI cancer screening at ¥36,000 per examination, breast cancer screening for patients not covered by municipal programs, and inpatient room upgrades (¥990-¥16,500/night for ward to special rooms). The hospital is embedded in the Moujinkai medical corporation network, which provides referral and post-discharge continuity through affiliated dialysis clinics, skilled nursing facilities, special nursing homes, and service-attached senior housing across Kadoma and surrounding Osaka cities. GTM is direct-to-consumer via walk-in outpatient clinics, physician referrals from affiliated clinics, and academic partnerships with Osaka University and Kansai Medical University.

Name

Setsunan General Hospital

Legal name

Medical Corporation Moujinkai ( ，孟仁会)

Website

https://setsunan.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Setsunan General Hospital is a private, multi-specialty acute care community hospital in Kadoma City, Osaka, Japan, operating 74 recovery rehabilitation beds, a 25-bed dialysis unit, and a cardiovascular catheterization lab. It serves as the de facto municipal hospital for northeastern Osaka Prefecture, embedded in the Moujinkai medical corporation's integrated acute-to-long-term care network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) (HLAFAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Short-Term Rehabilitation (Post-Acute) SNFs (HLADADAA)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Rehabilitation medicine
• Hemodialysis treatment
• Cancer screening services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kadoma

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical consultation and treatment fees: Revenue generated from outpatient and inpatient medical consultations across all departments (internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, pediatrics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, dermatology, gynecology, urology, rehabilitation, breast surgery, dialysis). Billed through Japan's national health insurance system (shakai hoken, kokumin hoken) and patient co-payments.
2. DWIBS whole-body cancer screening: Self-pay (jihikinyo) whole-body MRI cancer screening service at ¥36,000 (¥39,600 with tax), with optional chest CT at additional ¥6,600 (¥7,260 with tax). Results delivered approximately 2 weeks after examination. This is a private health check service outside of insurance coverage.
3. Hospitalization and room fees: Revenue from inpatient stays including room charges (ranging from ¥990/night for 4-person rooms to ¥16,500/night for special rooms), meal charges (¥360/meal), and related medical services. Lease system for daily supplies (¥420-1,050/night depending on care level).
4. Mammography and breast screening: Self-pay breast cancer screening services for patients under 40 or those not covered by municipal screening programs. Insurance-covered consultation approximately ¥3,500 for symptomatic patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Setsunan General Hospital is a multi-specialty acute care community hospital providing emergency and scheduled inpatient and outpatient care across 10+ clinical departments (internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, pediatrics, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, dermatology, gynecology, urology, breast surgery). It supplements acute care with a 74-bed Category I certified recovery rehabilitation ward, a 25-bed hemodialysis unit with shuttle transport, cardiac catheterization, and self-pay DWIBS whole-body MRI cancer screening using Philips 3.0T, GE 64-slice CT, and FUJIFILM digital mammography equipment.

Product overview

Setsunan General Hospital is a multi-specialty acute care hospital offering a comprehensive range of medical services. The hospital provides core diagnostic imaging services including DWIBS whole-body cancer screening (MRI-based), MRI (3.0T Philips), CT (64-slice GE), and mammography (FUJIFILM). Specialized departments include rehabilitation (with recovery care wards and 74 beds), dialysis (25-bed unit), breast surgery clinic, and general departments (internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, pediatrics, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology, gynecology, urology). The hospital positions itself as a community-based acute care facility serving Osaka's northern-eastern region, with related elderly care facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-specialty Acute Care and Outpatient Services Comprehensive acute and scheduled care across internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, pediatrics, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, dermatology, gynecology, urology, and breast surgery, available to local residents of Kadoma City and northeastern Osaka via walk-in outpatient clinics and referrals from affiliated clinics.
• Recovery Rehabilitation Wards (回復期リハビリテーション病棟) Two dedicated recovery rehabilitation wards with 74 total beds providing intensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation for patients whose acute phase has stabilized after stroke, orthopedic surgery, fracture, or cardiac events. Holds the highest facility certification (脳卒中Ⅰ, 運動器Ⅰ, 呼吸器Ⅰ) and deploys cognitive neurological rehabilitation, BASYS posture control, and @ATTENTION neglect rehabilitation programs.
• Hemodialysis Service (人工透析) Chronic maintenance hemodialysis service operated from a 25-bed dialysis unit on the 6th floor of the new building, with free shuttle transport for dialysis patients. The dialysis room opened with the hospital in 1984 and was relocated and expanded in June 2007.
• DWIBS Whole-Body Cancer Screening (全身がん検査 DWIBS) Self-pay MRI-based whole-body cancer screening using the DWIBS technique (Diffusion-weighted Whole body Imaging with Background body signal), which detects malignant tumors by increased cellular density without contrast agents or radiation. Comparable or superior to PET-CT for lung, breast, colorectal, kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers; covers from crown to pelvis. Price ¥36,000 (¥39,600 with tax), optional chest CT add-on ¥6,600 (¥7,260 with tax), results in approximately 2 weeks.
• 3.0T MRI Imaging Service (SmartPath to dStream 3.0T) Diagnostic MRI imaging using Philips SmartPath to dStream 3.0T whole-body MRI with full digitalization, up to 40% improved signal-to-noise ratio, multi-transmission RF technology, and wider bore for patient comfort. Used across general radiology, oncology screening, breast, abdominal, and pelvic imaging.
• 64-slice CT Imaging Service (Revolution EVO) Diagnostic CT imaging using GE Revolution EVO 64-slice scanner providing high-resolution cross-sectional imaging for rapid diagnosis of tumors, fractures, and vascular abnormalities, with 3D image reconstruction capability for surgical planning.
• Breast Surgery Clinic / Mammography Screening (乳腺外来) Fully appointment-based breast specialty outpatient clinic held Friday afternoons 13:30–16:00, providing breast examination and breast cancer screening using FUJIFILM AMULET Innovality digital mammography with low-dose optimization, i-AEC image analysis, tomosynthesis, and full workflow from screening to biopsy. Includes both insured consultations (~¥3,500) for symptomatic patients and self-pay mammography for those under 40 or not eligible for municipal programs.
• Cardiovascular Catheterization and PCI Service Cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) service operated by the cardiovascular department opened in July 2006, with over 1,400 PCI cases performed to date including emergency procedures. Over 90% of cases are performed via the radial artery approach, minimizing patient recovery time and hospital stay.
• Ophthalmology Surgery Service (ALCON CENTURION / Constellation + Leica Proveo 8) Ophthalmology surgical service for cataract and vitreoretinal procedures using ALCON CENTURION Vision System (cataract surgery with real-time intraocular pressure control), ALCON Constellation Vision System (vitreoretinal surgery), and Leica Proveo 8 surgical microscope (high-resolution, deep depth of focus).
• Inpatient Hospitalization Services Inpatient hospitalization with multiple room types ranging from 4-person wards (¥990/night) to special rooms (¥16,500/night), including meal charges (¥360/meal under standard health insurance), refundable deposits, and a daily lease system for inpatient supplies (¥420–¥1,050/night depending on care level).

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• 東大阪山路病院 (Higashi-Osaka Yamaji Hospital)coreOthersA related hospital within the same Moujinkai (孟仁会) medical corporation group, located in Higashi-Osaka. Collaborates in diagnostic imaging (shares MRI, CT, and DWIBS equipment) and patient referrals between facilities.
• 東花園透析クリニック (Higashihanazono Dialysis Clinic)coreOthersDialysis clinic affiliated with the Moujinkai group, providing outpatient dialysis services and coordinating with Setsunan General Hospital for complex cases requiring acute care.
• 非田院クリニック (Hita-in Clinic)supportingOthersAffiliated clinic within the Moujinkai network, providing local outpatient services with referral pathways to Setsunan General Hospital.
• みどりクリニック (Midori Clinic)supportingOthersAffiliated clinic within the Moujinkai network, providing local outpatient services with referral pathways to Setsunan General Hospital.
• 介護老人保健施設 摂南の郷 (Setsunan no Sato - Skilled Nursing Facility)coreOthersCo-located skilled nursing rehabilitation facility (老健) adjacent to the hospital. Provides transitional care for patients discharged from Setsunan General Hospital's rehabilitation wards, with coordination on discharge planning and home rehabilitation referrals.
• 介護老人保健施設 南荘の郷 (Nanso no Sato - Skilled Nursing Facility)supportingOthersSkilled nursing rehabilitation facility within the Moujinkai network, accepting referrals from Setsunan General Hospital for patients requiring continued rehabilitation after discharge.
• 特別养护老人ホーム 千寿園, 門真千寿園, 豊中千寿園, 吹田千寿園 (Chojuen Facilities)supportingOthersFour special nursing homes (特别养护老人ホーム) in Kadoma, Higashi-Osaka, Toyonaka, and Suita cities within the Moujinkai network, providing long-term care for elderly patients who cannot return home after hospital discharge.
• サービス付き高齢者向け住宅 フルール摂南・フルール東花園 (Flower Kadoma/East-Hanazono)supportingOthersHousing with supportive services for seniors (サ高住) affiliated with the Moujinkai group, providing housing options for discharged patients and elderly residents with access to hospital services as needed.
• 大阪大学医学部産妇人科学教室 (Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll gynecology physicians at Setsunan General Hospital are trained at Osaka University and affiliated institutions. Treatment policies follow Osaka University standards and evidence-based medicine (EBM). The hospital collaborates on cancer registration and provides training for medical students.
• 大阪大学医学部脳神経外科学教室 (Osaka University Department of Neurosurgery)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeurosurgical physicians trained at Osaka University-affiliated institutions. For complex cases requiring advanced surgical intervention, transfers to or visits from university-affiliated neurosurgeons are coordinated. The hospital's neurosurgery department was established in 1985.
• 関西医科大学 (Kansai Medical University)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOtorhinolaryngology department staffed in part by physicians from Kansai Medical University. Provides specialized ENT consultations and allergy services (allergy clinic on Tuesday afternoons by appointment).
• 国立障害者リハビリテーションセンター研究所 (National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities Research Institute)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research relationship with the national rehabilitation research institute. The hospital's rehabilitation department conducts joint research, particularly in cognitive neurological rehabilitation, enabling staff to participate in advanced research while maintaining clinical practice. Graduate school advancement is supported.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saiseikai Senri Hospital: Regional acute care hospital in Suita, Osaka, with comparable bed count and comprehensive specialty departments including emergency care and rehabilitation. Operates as a similarly sized community hospital serving the northern Osaka area, overlapping directly with Setsunan's catchment.
• Matsushita Memorial Hospital: Regional general hospital located in Moriguchi (immediately adjacent to Kadoma), offering comparable acute care services across multiple departments. Direct geographic peer serving the same northeastern Osaka population.
• Bell Land General Hospital: General acute care hospital in Sakai, Osaka, with similar scale and multi-specialty services including advanced diagnostic imaging. Comparable community hospital model with broad department coverage.
• Osaka Rosai Hospital: Regional acute care hospital with comprehensive specialty coverage and rehabilitation services. Comparable scale and Japanese regional hospital operating model.
• Hirakata General Hospital: Regional general hospital in the Osaka area offering multi-specialty acute care with comparable bed scale. Direct functional peer in community acute care delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Higashi-Osaka Yamaji Hospital: Affiliated hospital within the same Moujinkai medical corporation network. While structurally a peer, it operates as a sister facility sharing diagnostic imaging resources and patient referrals — more comparable than competing.

Regional players

• Sakai City Medical Center: Municipal general hospital in Sakai serving the southern Osaka region. Comparable scale and Japanese regional acute care model, though operating in a different sub-market within Osaka.
• Suita City Hospital: Municipal hospital in Suita, immediately west of Setsunan's service area. Comparable general acute care model for a defined municipal catchment, making it a structural peer though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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