Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital

What Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital does

Rush University System for Health (formerly Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital) is a not-for-profit academic health system headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1837 and operating with 5,001-10,000 employees across a regional network. The system comprises Rush University Medical Center (the main academic medical center), Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Rush University Children's Hospital, and a network of outpatient and specialty sites across the Chicago metropolitan area, supported by Rush University as its academic affiliate. Core clinical capabilities center on tertiary and quaternary care including a robotic surgery program featuring da Vinci 5, da Vinci Single Port, Mazor X, and Symani surgical systems, comprehensive oncology delivered through the RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center, transplant services, and complex specialty care across multiple disciplines.

The business model blends fee-for-service clinical revenue from inpatient stays, outpatient procedures, emergency services, and surgical cases billed to patients, commercial insurers (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Humana), and government payers (Medicare and Medicaid) with recurring subscription revenue from the Rush Connect+ virtual urgent care membership ($19/month or $189/year) and tuition-driven academic revenue from Rush University. Patients access care through scheduled appointments, walk-in urgent care, emergency departments, telehealth, and the MyChart patient portal. The system has invested in price transparency (web estimates for 300+ services), community health equity initiatives (free mammography screenings with Siemens Healthineers on Chicago's West Side), and research programs including tumor organoid drug testing pilots for personalized cancer treatment.

Operationally, Rush differentiates through a six-year streak on the U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll, a #2 national ranking for quality and accountability, Leapfrog A grades for patient safety, and Modern Healthcare 2026 Best Places to Work recognition. Distribution is regional across the Chicago metro area, with virtual care extending nationwide via Rush Connect+. The system faces a planned leadership transition with President and CEO Dr. Omar Lateef retiring in June 2027. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Hospital

Legal name

Rush University System for Health

Website

https://rush.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1837

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Rush University System for Health is a not-for-profit academic health system headquartered in Chicago, founded in 1837, operating three hospitals, a children's hospital, and Rush University. It delivers tertiary and quaternary care — including robotic surgery, oncology via the MD Anderson partnership, and organ transplants — to patients across the Chicago metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Health & University Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health Administration & Health Policy Schools (MHA/MPH Policy) (EDAHAGAL)

Keywords

• Academic health system
• Hospital services
• Robotic surgery
• Cancer care
• Virtual care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Rush generates revenue through providing medical care services including hospital stays, outpatient procedures, emergency services, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures. Revenue is collected from patients directly, through insurance payments, and through government programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
2. Virtual Care Membership (Rush Connect+): Rush offers Rush Connect+ membership for virtual urgent care and health support services at $1 for the first month, then $19/month or $189/year, providing recurring subscription revenue.
3. Academic/Educational Services: Rush University provides health sciences education across multiple disciplines including medicine, nursing, and health sciences, generating revenue through tuition and associated educational fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rush University System for Health is a nonprofit academic health system that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient hospital care, specialty medical and surgical services, cancer care, organ transplant, robotic-assisted surgery, and virtual care to patients across the Chicago metropolitan area. It also operates Rush University for medical, nursing, and health sciences education, and offers a subscription-based virtual care membership (Rush Connect+).

Product overview

Rush University System for Health is a multi-hospital academic health system comprising Rush University Medical Center (Chicago), Rush Copley Medical Center (Aurora), Rush Oak Park Hospital, and Rush University Children's Hospital. The system offers a unified portfolio of clinical services centered on robotic surgery (using da Vinci 5, Single Port, Mazor X, and Symani systems), cancer care (RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center with organoid drug testing research), virtual health services (Rush Connect+ membership and Rush Connect Virtual Specialty Care), and comprehensive inpatient/outpatient care. Patient-facing digital tools include MyChart portal with Visit AutoPay. The system emphasizes minimally invasive surgical approaches, personalized cancer treatment, and health equity initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rush Robotic Surgery Program Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical procedures using da Vinci Surgical Systems across multiple specialties including general surgery, colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, thoracic surgery, urology, gynecology, ENT, and pediatric surgery.
• Rush Connect+ Virtual Health Membership Subscription-based health care membership providing 24/7 nationwide virtual urgent care access and on-call human assistant for everyday health concerns. First month $1, then $19/month or $189/year.
• Rush Connect Virtual Specialty Care Virtual specialty care service for conditions including ear-nose-throat, heart care, skin and hair issues, men's and women's health, weight loss, transplant, and cancer second opinions.
• RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center Comprehensive cancer care center offering medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, breast cancer care, and integrative medicine services across multiple locations in Chicago, Oak Park, and Lisle.
• Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center Cancer resource center providing free supportive programs and services including Reiki, massage, acupuncture, sound therapy, fitness classes, support groups, and counseling for anyone affected by cancer.
• Breast Reconstruction Surgery Breast reconstruction services including DIEP flap surgery, robotic-assisted DIEP flap harvest, and implant-based reconstruction performed by plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
• Spine and Back Care Services Spine surgery services including robotic-guided spinal fusion using Mazor X, minimally invasive techniques, and treatment for degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and scoliosis.
• Rush University Medical Center Main academic medical center in Chicago offering comprehensive acute care, specialty services, and teaching hospital services.
• Rush Copley Medical Center Community hospital in Aurora, IL offering emergency care, cancer care, and general medical services.
• Rush Oak Park Hospital Community hospital in Oak Park, IL offering emergency care, cancer care, and general medical services.
• Rush University Children's Hospital Pediatric hospital providing comprehensive children's health services including primary care, specialty care, and pediatric emergency services.
• Rush University Academic health science university providing medical, nursing, and health sciences education, training the next generation of healthcare providers.
• MyChart Patient Portal Online patient portal for scheduling appointments, accessing medical records, viewing test results, messaging providers, and managing billing including Visit AutoPay.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% decrease in mortality from breast cancer with screening mammography
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor, core and flagship.

• Siemens HealthineersnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for breast cancer screening initiatives. RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center teamed up with Siemens Healthineers and local partners to offer free digital screening mammograms for women 40 and older on Chicago's West Side.
• Azza SalonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated with RUSH Copley Healthplex on 'Pretty in Pink' fundraiser event to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, with proceeds benefiting Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center. Raised nearly $300 through pink hair extensions sold for $20 each.
• Rush UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic affiliation between Rush University System for Health and Rush University (medical school and health sciences university), enabling integration of clinical care, education, and research missions.
• MD Anderson Cancer NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center is part of the MD Anderson Cancer Network, providing access to MD Anderson's cancer care protocols and expertise while maintaining local delivery of care.
• Various Insurance ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepts a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Humana, Molina, Meridian, and many others to serve diverse patient populations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Northwestern Medicine: Chicago-based academic health system with multiple hospitals and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine affiliation. Directly comparable on academic integration, tertiary care, and Chicago metro competition with Rush.
• University of Chicago Medicine: Academic medical center on Chicago's South Side with Pritzker School of Medicine and a broad specialty portfolio. Competes head-to-head with Rush for complex cases, research grants, and faculty in the same metro.
• Advocate Health: Large Chicago-area and Midwest non-profit health system with multiple hospitals and outpatient sites. Comparable as a multi-hospital regional system in the same geographic catchment as Rush.
• Loyola Medicine: Academic Catholic health system in Chicago's western suburbs with Loyola University Medical Center and Stritch School of Medicine. Comparable academic-affiliated competitor serving overlapping Chicago metro populations.
• Endeavor Health (Edward-Elmhurst Health): Chicago suburban multi-hospital system formed via merger of Edward-Elmhurst and NorthShore. Comparable on multi-hospital community/academic care model and Chicago metro footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center: Large Los Angeles academic medical center consistently ranked in the U.S. News top 10. Comparable as a top-tier AMCs with robotic surgery and research programs, though serving a different metro.
• Mass General Brigham: Boston-based academic health system with multiple hospitals and Harvard Medical School affiliation. Comparable academic multi-hospital model with research and complex specialty care.
• NYU Langone Health: New York-based academic health system consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally. Comparable on academic integration, robotic surgery leadership, and consumer-facing digital health offerings.
• UCSF Health: San Francisco-based academic medical center affiliated with UCSF School of Medicine. Comparable on academic mission, research output, and complex specialty care delivery.
• Johns Hopkins Medicine: Top-ranked academic medical system in Baltimore with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine affiliation. Comparable on academic model, research intensity, and national reputation for quality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/rushmedicalcenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/RushUniversityMedicalCenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rush-university-medical-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/rushmedical

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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