Himeji Central Hospital

What Himeji Central Hospital does

Himeji Central Hospital (姫路中央病院) is a private, multi-specialty acute care regional medical center located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, operated since 1970 by Medical Corporation Koukikai (医療法人公仁会). It serves as a DPC Category III target hospital and a core institution in the Shikama district's healthcare network within the broader Harima region. The hospital operates through three coordinated entities: the main hospital, an affiliated outpatient clinic, and a home-visit nursing station, enabling a continuum of care from acute hospitalization through rehabilitation to community-based services.

The hospital's clinical offering spans neurology, neurosurgery, surgery, orthopedics, internal medicine, dermatology, anesthesiology, pathology, and rehabilitation, with specialized centers including a PET/CT Screening Center, an Endoscopy Center (performing approximately 6,500-8,000 GI procedures annually), a Pathology Diagnosis Center, and a designated Dementia Disease Medical Center. It is the only facility in the Harima region offering gamma knife radiosurgery for brain tumors and metastatic lesions. The hospital maintains ten clinical departments plus specialty clinics (IBD, Memory Impairment), runs nine nursing units across five inpatient wards, and participates in three national clinical registries (NCD, JND, JOANR) plus the National Cancer Center registry. It also conducts clinical trials for Alzheimer's-type dementia and Parkinson's disease.

Revenue is generated primarily through Japanese national health insurance reimbursements under the DPC payment system (medical institution coefficient 1.3509), supplemented by elective health screening services (PET/CT, Human Dock, Brain Dock, sleep apnea testing), private room charges (¥1,100-¥22,000/day), vaccination services, and medical certification fees. The hospital maintains a 77.3% bed occupancy rate, 14.4-day average length of stay, 41.2% referral rate, and 69.2% reverse referral rate. It is undertaking a medium-to-long-term rebuilding plan covering April 2025 through March 2029 focused on facility replacement, medical quality improvement, and regional healthcare coordination. Operational footprint is exclusively regional (Hyogo Prefecture), with no international presence.

Name

Himeji Central Hospital

Legal name

Medical Corporation Koukikai Himeji Central Hospital (、医療法人公仁会 姫路中央病院)

Website

https://hc-hosp.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Himeji Central Hospital (姫路中央病院) is a private multi-specialty acute care and rehabilitation hospital in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, serving the Harima region's elderly-skewed population through inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and home-visit nursing services. Operated by Medical Corporation Koukikai, it is the only gamma knife radiosurgery provider in the region and a designated Dementia Disease Medical Center and DPC Category III hospital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Neurology & Neurosurgical Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Health screening services
• Diagnostic imaging
• Rehabilitation services
• Dementia medical center

Headquarters

HQ city

Himeji

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. National Health Insurance Medical Services: Revenue generated through the Japanese national health insurance system, providing medical examinations, treatments, surgeries, hospitalizations, and various diagnostic services covered under the universal health coverage system
2. Health Checkup Services: Self-pay health screening services including PET/CT examinations, comprehensive health exams (人間ドック), brain health checks, and sleep apnea testing offered as optional health maintenance services
3. Medical Certificates and Documentation: Issuance of various medical certificates, diagnostic documents, and official documentation for insurance, legal, and administrative purposes with associated fees
4. Vaccination Services: Various vaccinations including influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, and measles-rubella offered as optional preventive healthcare services
5. Special Room Charges: Revenue from private room accommodations and premium facility features as part of the ward room pricing system
6. Medical Imaging Referrals: CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine imaging services provided to other medical institutions on referral basis

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Himeji Central Hospital provides comprehensive acute care, emergency, surgical, cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services across multiple clinical departments. It delivers specialty care in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and dementia, supported by advanced medical equipment including PET/CT, MRI, gamma knife radiosurgery, and endoscopy. Outpatient screening programs (Human Dock, Brain Dock, PET/CT screening, sleep apnea testing) and home-visit nursing complement the inpatient service portfolio.

Product overview

Himeji Central Hospital (姫路中央病院, Himeji Chuo Byōin) is a multi-specialty regional medical center operated by Medical Corporation Kōjinkai (医療法人公仁会), located in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The hospital operates on a multi-floor acute and rehabilitation care model with general acute care wards, a convalescent rehabilitation ward, and a community integrated care ward. It offers a broad portfolio of clinical departments (Neurology, Neurosurgery, Surgery, Orthopedics, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Rehabilitation, IBD Clinic, Memory Impairment Clinic) and specialized centers (PET/CT Screening Center, Endoscopy Center, Pathology Diagnosis Center, Dementia Disease Medical Center). Outpatient services are also delivered through its affiliated Himeji Central Hospital Affiliated Clinic. The hospital provides comprehensive health screening programs including Human Dock (general health checkup), Brain Dock (brain screening), Sleep Apnea Syndrome testing, and PET/CT examinations. A Home-Visit Nursing Station supports community-based recuperation. The hospital participates in national clinical registries (NCD, JND, JOANR) and conducts clinical trials for Alzheimer's dementia and Parkinson's disease.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PET/CT Screening Center Provides PET/CT examinations for cancer screening and diagnosis with web-based appointment booking available for self-pay patients.
• Dementia Disease Medical Center Hyogo Prefecture-designated specialized medical center performing differential diagnosis of dementia, accepting referrals, handling consultations regarding behavioral symptoms, and operating the Yokohaba (よつば) Dementia Cafe and Cogni-Size exercise classes for community outreach.
• Endoscopy Center Performs upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, and advanced endoscopic treatments including polypectomy and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD), with approximately 6,500-8,000 procedures annually.
• Human Dock (Comprehensive Health Checkup) Comprehensive self-pay health examination program including standard courses and afternoon courses (ABC classification for gastric cancer risk), with optional add-on examination items available.
• Brain Dock (Brain Health Screening) Specialized brain health screening program targeting cerebrovascular disease, brain tumors, dementia, and other neurological conditions.
• Sleep Apnea Syndrome Testing Diagnostic testing service for sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) with examination bookings and patient Q&A resources available.
• Home-Visit Nursing Station Nursing services provided in patients' homes to support self-reliant recuperation with appropriate care for those living in familiar communities.
• Himeji Central Hospital Affiliated Clinic A satellite clinic affiliated with Himeji Central Hospital at a separate address, providing outpatient services integrated with the main hospital.
• Pathology Diagnosis Center Provides histopathological diagnosis of biopsy and surgical specimens, and cytodiagnosis services for patients and referring physicians.
• Single-Incision Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (TEP) Program Specialized single-incision laparoscopic hernia repair technique (単孔式TEP法) unique to the region, with over 800 cumulative patients treated.
• Clinical Trial (IRB) Programs Operates clinical trials in neurology, specifically for Alzheimer's-type dementia and Parkinson's disease, under IRB oversight with public disclosure of trial information and committee proceedings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.7% early rehabilitation initiation rate for cerebral infarction patients
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Japan Orthopaedic Association National Registry (JOANR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Active participation in the JOANR registry project from April 2020 through March 2030, contributing orthopedic surgery data for the nationwide musculoskeletal disease database. The hospital's orthopedic department participates to support evidence-based orthopedic care development.
• Japan Neurosurgical Database (JND)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Collaborative participation in the Japan Neurosurgical Database research project since January 2018. The hospital provides clinical data on neurosurgical patients for quality evaluation of neurosurgical care. All shared data is anonymized to protect patient privacy.
• National Clinical Database (NCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHimeji Central Hospital participates in the National Clinical Database (NCD) registry, contributing surgical and treatment data for nationwide quality improvement initiatives. Registration data is anonymized with ID-based tracking without recording patient names. The hospital contributes data to support medical quality assessment and improvement research.
• National Cancer Center JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides cancer registration data to the National Cancer Center Japan as part of the hospital cancer registry program, contributing to national cancer statistics and research.
• Hyogo Prefecture Cancer Care CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in the Hyogo Cancer Treatment Coordination Council, contributing to regional cancer care network and quality improvement initiatives within the prefecture.
• Home Medical Care Providers (在宅医)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFormal partnership network with home healthcare doctors for post-hospitalization support. Provides 24-hour emergency admission guarantee for registered home care patients, with quarterly information sharing meetings and coordinated care management through the Patient Support Center.
• Care Facilities and Nursing HomescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation agreements with care facilities for resident medical support. Monthly coordination meetings (via Zoom when needed) to share information on resident health status and coordinate emergency hospitalizations when needed.
• Kobe University HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partnership for complex cases requiring advanced treatment not available at the hospital, particularly for gastroenterology (endoscopic treatment) and other specialized procedures.
• Hyogo Prefectural Government Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated medical institution for various prefectural health programs including specified disease treatment research, atomic bomb victim medical care, and public health initiatives.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Japanese Red Cross Society Hospitals: Network of approximately 90 general hospitals across Japan, including regional Red Cross facilities that provide acute care, emergency services, and specialty treatments overlapping with Himeji Central Hospital's offerings.
• National Hospital Organization (NHO): Government-affiliated network of 140+ hospitals nationwide providing acute care, specialty treatment, and emergency services. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating regional facilities with overlapping service lines.
• Kobe University Hospital: Major academic medical center in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Functions as an upstream referral destination for Himeji Central Hospital and competes for advanced specialty cases in the same prefecture.

Regional players

• Hyogo Prefectural Amagasaki General Medical Center: Public regional acute care hospital in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, with emergency and specialty services. Comparable as a regional general hospital operating within the same prefecture.
• Ogaki Municipal Hospital: Municipal general acute care hospital in Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, providing emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. Comparable in scale and service mix as a regional acute care facility outside metropolitan areas.
• Saiseikai Yokkaichi Hospital: Mid-sized regional general hospital in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, operated by the Saiseikai social welfare organization. Comparable in providing community-based acute care with emergency services and multiple specialties.

Direct peers

• Iizuka Hospital: Private general acute care hospital in Iizuka, Fukuoka, operated by a medical corporation with multiple affiliated facilities. Closely comparable to Himeji Central Hospital in structure, scale, and comprehensive regional service model.
• Kameda Medical Center: Private acute care hospital group in Kamogawa, Chiba, offering multi-specialty services including advanced diagnostics, oncology, and neurosurgery. Comparable to Himeji Central Hospital as a privately operated regional acute care hospital with broad specialty coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/himeji_central_hosp

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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