Istituto Auxologico Italiano

What Istituto Auxologico Italiano does

Istituto Auxologico Italiano is a Milan-based non-profit foundation (Fondazione) founded in 1958 and recognized as an IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico) by the Italian government since 1972. It operates 19 facilities across Lombardy, Piedmont, and Lazio in Italy, plus two international facilities in Romania (Bucharest-Corbeanca and Oradea-Baile Felix), delivering a vertically integrated portfolio of specialist visits, diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, mammography, echocardiography, ultrasound), laboratory analysis (over 1,000 test types), minimally invasive and robotic surgery (including Da Vinci at Ospedale Capitanio), rehabilitation, and SSN-accredited residential elderly care (RSA). Distinctive clinical capabilities include an integrated cardiovascular imaging center combining echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and cardiac CT, a urogenetics service for prostate cancer prevention described as unique in Italy, RM Fusion prostate biopsy, focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), and a 7,000 sqm centralized biomedical research facility in Cusano Milanino housing over 150 doctors, researchers, biologists, and technical staff collaborating with national and international institutions on genetic and molecular mechanisms of endocrine-metabolic, cerebrovascular, neurodegenerative, immune, and aging diseases. The Diagnostica per Immagini service performs over 350,000 examinations annually.

Auxologico's business model combines four payer streams: SSN reimbursement under ticket payment, full-fee private/solvency payments, an in-house tiered tariff system (Smart from 90 euros for visits within 15 days; Plus from 150 euros for visits within 5 days with specialist choice), and convention-based discounts through 19+ insurance and health fund partners (Allianz, Fasi, UniSalute, AXA, Generali/Welion, Faschim, Blue Assistance, Aon, Previmedical, Casagit Salute, IWS, QuAS, Fasdac, Assidai, Insieme Salute, Ente Mutuo Regionale, Marsh). A dedicated corporate channel sells occupational medicine, workplace prevention campaigns, and employee health check-ups. Distribution operates through direct facility access, a centralized booking center (CUP) with regional phone lines, the App Auxologico mobile application on iOS and Android, the Prenotazione Online web portal, and an online Referto platform for downloading medical reports. Marketing reach spans the auxologico.it website, social media, the Auxonews newsletter, community and cultural events (including classical music concerts and sports events), a 5x1000 fundraising campaign, and a press office.

The foundation has organized its clinical offering into seven patient pathway sub-brands: AuxoUomo (men's health), AuxoDonna (women's health), AuxoSport (sports medicine), AuxoSenior (elderly care), AuxoPrevenzione (prevention across ages), AuxoRare (rare diseases with genetic counseling), and AuxoKids (pediatric care). As a non-profit foundation, Auxologico has no external shareholders, is governed by a board of directors, and reinvests surpluses into research and clinical infrastructure; no funding rounds, acquisitions, or external investors were disclosed in the source data.

Name

Istituto Auxologico Italiano

Legal name

Fondazione Istituto Auxologico Italiano

Website

https://auxologico.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Istituto Auxologico Italiano is a Milan-based non-profit foundation and IRCCS-designated scientific research hospital operating 19 facilities across Italy and two in Romania, delivering specialty diagnostics, imaging, surgery, rehabilitation, and residential elderly care funded through SSN reimbursement, private tariffs, and insurance conventions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Hospital and Clinical Research Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Medical Tourism Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC)

Keywords

• Hospital healthcare services
• Specialist outpatient care
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Clinical biomedical research
• Rehabilitation and elderly care

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SSN Healthcare Services: Healthcare services delivered through the Italian National Health Service (SSN), where patients pay a reduced ticket fee. Auxologico is accredited with the SSN as an IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico) since 1972.
2. Private/Solvency Payments: Full-fee private healthcare services including specialist visits, diagnostics, and surgical procedures paid directly by patients without SSN coverage.
3. Smart Tariff: Reduced-rate tariff plan offering access to specialist services within 15 days at a discounted rate starting from 90 euros.
4. Plus/Private Tariff: Premium tariff plan with faster access (within 5 days) and patient choice of specialist.
5. Insurance and Health Fund Conventions: Partnerships with insurance companies and health funds (Fondi e Assicurazioni) allowing covered patients to access services at discounted rates.
6. Corporate/Occupational Medicine Services: Services for businesses including occupational medicine, workplace prevention campaigns, and health check-ups for employees.
7. RSA (Residential Care for Elderly): Accredited residential care homes for non-self-sufficient elderly persons, integrated with the SSN.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Istituto Auxologico Italiano is a non-profit foundation (IRCCS-recognized since 1972) that delivers integrated hospital, outpatient, diagnostic, rehabilitation, residential elderly care, and biomedical research services. Its core operations span specialist visits, advanced imaging and laboratory diagnostics, surgical procedures (including urology, orthopedics, general surgery and robotic surgery), cardiology emergency care, multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs, and clinical research conducted at the 7,000 sqm Centro Ricerche e Tecnologie Biomediche in Cusano Milanino. Care is reimbursed through a mix of Italian National Health Service (SSN) coverage, private self-pay, insurance/health-fund conventions, and corporate occupational medicine programs.

Product overview

Istituto Auxologico Italiano is a non-profit Foundation recognized as IRCCS (Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico) since 1972, operating a comprehensive healthcare network across Italy (Lombardy, Piedmont, Lazio) and Romania. The organization offers a unified portfolio of healthcare services comprising digital health tools (App Auxologico, Prenotazione Online, Referto Online), diagnostic services (laboratory analysis, diagnostic imaging including MRI, CT, mammography, ultrasound), specialized clinical programs (cardiology, orthopedics, urology, rehabilitation), and sub-branded patient pathways (AuxoUomo, AuxoDonna, AuxoSport, AuxoSenior, AuxoPrevenzione, AuxoRare, AuxoKids). Research facilities include the Centro Ricerche Biomediche in Cusano Milanino, while care facilities span 19 structures in Italy including hospitals, polyclinics, blood collection points, and nursing homes (RSA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AuxoUomo: Health services for men with cutting-edge prevention, diagnosis, and treatment pathways for male pathologies or predominantly male conditions.
• AuxoDonna
• AuxoSport
• AuxoSenior
• AuxoPrevenzione
• AuxoRare
• AuxoKids

Products and services

• App Auxologico Mobile application for Android and iOS enabling patients to book appointments, download medical reports, manage bookings for themselves and family members, and access digital health services.
• Prenotazione Online Online appointment booking system for SSN, Smart, Plus/Private, and insurance-covered visits across all Auxologico facilities.
• Referto Online Online platform for downloading medical reports including laboratory results, imaging reports, and radiology images.
• Analisi di Laboratorio Laboratory analysis service offering over 1,000 types of blood tests, urine tests, and other biological sample examinations at multiple locations across Milan, Como, Meda, Pioltello, Cusano, Bollate and Verbania.
• Diagnostica per Immagini Advanced imaging diagnostics including CT, MRI, mammography, ultrasound, and echocardiography performed with state-of-the-art equipment; performs over 350,000 examinations annually.
• Risonanza Magnetica Cardiaca (RM Cuore) Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (Cardio RM) examination using electromagnetic fields and radiofrequency waves to study heart functionality and structure in detail; delivered as part of the integrated cardiovascular imaging center.
• Ecografia Muscolo Tendinea Muscle and tendon ultrasound examination using sound waves to diagnose tears, tendinitis, muscle lesions, joint dislocations, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
• Ecografia Muscolo-Scheletrica in Ambito Sportivo Musculoskeletal ultrasound specifically for sports medicine, used to define the extent and severity of injuries for therapeutic protocol development.
• AuxoUomo (Men's Health Program) Men's health program offering advanced prevention, diagnosis, and treatment pathways for male or predominantly male conditions, aggregating specialist pathways under one coordinated program.
• AuxoDonna (Women's Health Program) Women's health program with specialized services for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment at every stage of a woman's life, aggregating specialist pathways under one coordinated program.
• AuxoSport (Sports Health Program) Sports health program for amateur athletes and professionals with clinical pathways for wellness, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, supported by sports medicine musculoskeletal ultrasound and rehabilitative services.
• AuxoSenior (Senior Health Program) Senior health program providing specialized multidisciplinary care for assisting, treating, and rehabilitating elderly patients.
• AuxoPrevenzione (Prevention Program) Comprehensive prevention program covering all ages — from early months to elderly — offering health preservation services including check-ups and screenings.
• AuxoRare (Rare Diseases Program) Rare diseases program supporting patients with specific diagnostic pathways, genetic counseling, and psychological support, leveraging the foundation's genetic and molecular diagnostic capabilities.
• AuxoKids (Pediatric Health Program) Pediatric health program with specialized services for children's health and healthy growth, delivered through multidisciplinary clinical pathways.
• Riabilitazione Perineale del Pavimento Pelvico Pelvic floor rehabilitation therapy including biofeedback, electrical stimulation, and TTNS (Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation) for incontinence and pelvic dysfunction.
• Onde d'Urto Focali (ESWT) Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy for treating tendinopathies such as tennis elbow, with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and biological-regenerative effects.
• Centro Urotecnologie Urotechnology center performing advanced minimally invasive urological surgeries using cutting-edge technologies and procedures at the Ospedale Capitanio.
• Servizio di Urogenetica (Urogenetics Service) Unique-in-Italy urogenetics service dedicated to prostate cancer prevention in subjects with family history of the disease; includes MRI-ultrasound fusion prostate biopsy (Biopsia Prostatica RM Fusion).
• Centro Chirurgia Protesica Joint replacement surgery center performing minimally invasive prosthetic procedures for hip, knee, and shoulder, including revision of failed prosthetic implants with advanced techniques reducing post-operative discomfort.
• Chirurgia Robotica (Da Vinci) Robotic surgery using the Da Vinci robotic system for hernia repair and abdominal wall surgery at Auxologico.
• Centro Ricerche Biomediche Cusano Milanino Centralized biomedical research center created in 2003 covering 7,000 sqm, housing over 150 researchers, doctors, biologists and technical staff with advanced genetic and molecular diagnostic technologies; collaborates with national and international research institutions.
• RSA (Residenza per Anziani) Accredited nursing home (RSA) for non-self-sufficient elderly persons, providing accommodation and assistance services integrated with the Italian National Health Service (SSN); located at the Milan Mosè Bianchi facility.
• Check-up e Prevenzione Health check-up programs designed by Auxologico physicians for comprehensive prevention and early detection across all age groups.
• Medicina del Lavoro (Occupational Medicine) Occupational health services for companies including workplace prevention campaigns and health check-ups for employees, under direct corporate agreements.
• Pronto Soccorso Cardiologico Cardiology-focused emergency department at Ospedale San Luca providing complete specialized cardiac assistance 24/7.
• Riabilitazione Incontinenza Urinaria e Disfunzioni del Piano Perineale Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction rehabilitation therapy available at multiple Auxologico locations.
• Punto Prelievi Domodossola Blood collection point (Punto Prelievi) in Domodossola at Poliambulatorio Fisiodelta, Regione alle Nosere 31, offering laboratory analysis in both private and SSN regimes, active from 25 October 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 350,000 imaging examinations performed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AllianzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partnership allowing Allianz-covered patients to access Auxologico healthcare services at discounted convention rates
• FasiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth fund partnership providing Fasi members access to Auxologico services at convention rates
• UniSaluteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance/health fund partnership for UniSalute beneficiaries accessing Auxologico healthcare services
• AXAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partnership providing AXA-covered patients access to Auxologico services at convention rates
• Generali / WelionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance partnership allowing Generali/Welion policyholders to access Auxologico healthcare services at discounted convention rates
• FaschimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth fund partnership for Faschim members providing access to Auxologico healthcare services at convention rates
• Blue AssistanceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance assistance partnership providing Blue Assistance clients access to Auxologico healthcare services
• AonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance broker partnership providing Aon client companies and individuals access to Auxologico services
• PrevimedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth fund management company partnership for Previmedical-covered patients to access Auxologico services
• Casagit SaluteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth fund partnership for Casagit Salute members accessing Auxologico healthcare services at convention rates
• IWSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth fund partnership providing IWS members access to Auxologico services at convention rates
• QuASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth fund partnership for QuAS members providing access to Auxologico healthcare services
• FasdacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth fund partnership providing Fasdac members access to Auxologico services at discounted rates
• AssidaiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth fund partnership allowing Assidai members to access Auxologico healthcare services at convention rates
• In SaluteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth fund partnership providing In Salute members access to Auxologico healthcare services at convention rates
• Ente Mutuo RegionaleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional mutual health fund partnership providing Ente Mutuo Regionale members access to Auxologico services
• Insieme SaluteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealth fund partnership allowing Insieme Salute members to access Auxologico healthcare services at convention rates
• MarshminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance broker partnership providing Marsh client companies and individuals access to Auxologico services
• National and International Research InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Centro Ricerche e Tecnologie Biomediche collaborates with other national and international research entities on genetic and molecular mechanisms research in endocrine-metabolic, cerebrovascular, neurodegenerative, immune, aging, ophthalmology and robotic surgery areas
• Poliambulatorio Fisiodelta (Domodossola)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Poliambulatorio Fisiodelta in Domodossola for providing laboratory analysis and blood collection services at their facility

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gruppo San Donato: Italy's largest private hospital group, operating dozens of facilities including the renowned IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele. Directly comparable to Auxologico as a multi-specialty hospital operator with academic/research affiliations, but significantly larger and for-profit.
• GVM Care & Research: Italian private hospital group with extensive multi-specialty facilities across Italy. Comparable in service breadth and geographic spread but operates as a for-profit corporate group rather than a foundation.

Emerging players

• Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico: University hospital in Rome with integrated research and clinical services. Comparable as a non-profit academic/research hospital model, though smaller and focused on Lazio region.
• IEO - Istituto Europeo di Oncologia: IRCCS-designated specialty oncology hospital in Milan founded by Umberto Veronesi. Comparable as an Italian IRCCS with translational research and strong Lombardy footprint, but narrower specialty focus (oncology only).
• Centro Cardiologico Monzino: IRCCS-designated cardiology specialty hospital in Milan. Direct comparable for Auxologico's cardiac services (cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, echocardiography, Pronto Soccorso Cardiologico), with similar research-clinical integration.
• Mediterranea Cardiocentro: Italian cardiology specialty hospital focused on cardiac care, comparable to Auxologico's Pronto Soccorso Cardiologico at Ospedale San Luca and integrated cardiovascular imaging center.

Regional players

• IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio: IRCCS-designated orthopedic specialty hospital in Milan under Gruppo San Donato. Comparable as a Milan-based IRCCS with strong research-clinical integration, particularly in orthopedics which overlaps with Auxologico's Centro Chirurgia Protesica.

Direct peers

• Humanitas: Italian hospital group operating IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas in Milan with integrated research (in collaboration with Humanitas University). Direct peer for research-clinical hospital model in Lombardy.
• Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli: Large non-profit Catholic university hospital foundation in Rome, also recognized as IRCCS. Most structurally similar peer to Auxologico — same non-profit foundation structure, IRCCS designation, research-clinical integration, and presence in Lazio.
• Multimedica Group: Multi-specialty hospital and research group operating in Lombardy with IRCCS recognition. Comparable in geographic focus, multi-specialty clinical offering, and integration of research with hospital services in Northern Italy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TwittAuxologico

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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