Centre Hospitalier de Vichy

What Centre Hospitalier de Vichy does

Centre Hospitalier de Vichy (CH Vichy) is a public general hospital (établissement public de santé) located in Vichy, Allier, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It traces its origins to the Saint-Roch hospital founded in 1701 and today operates as the principal public hospital for a catchment area of approximately 160,000 inhabitants, with a 2025 capacity of 779 beds and places and roughly 2,021 staff (174 medical, 1,360 nursing and educational, 217 administrative, 76 medical-technical, 194 technical). It is governed under French public law, owned by the French state, supervised by the Agence Régionale de Santé (ARS) Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and is part of the Groupement Hospitalier de Territoire (GHT) Allier/Puy-de-Dôme alongside CHU Clermont-Ferrand.

The hospital delivers a comprehensive range of secondary-care services spanning emergency medicine (33,990 visits in 2025), a Category 2 maternity with neonatology (887 births in 2025), interventional cardiology, neurology with a 10-bed neuro-vascular stroke unit, oncology-hematology (designated expert center for multiple myeloma by the Intergroupe Francophone du Myélome), orthopedics, urology, gynecology, visceral surgery, ophthalmology, sleep medicine, physical rehabilitation, infectious diseases, and internal medicine/clinical immunology. Its technical platform includes a 7-room operating theater featuring the Da Vinci X surgical robot (first in Allier, operational July 2025), 2 Siemens-Sola-XQ 1.5 Tesla MRI scanners brought to 100% hospital control in September 2025, 2 CT scanners, digital mammography with tomosynthesis, vascular radiology, a 3-room endoscopy suite, a COFRAC-accredited (NF EN ISO 15189, n°8-3472) multi-disciplinary medical biology laboratory, and centralized pharmacy/sterilization. Tele-expertise is offered to city doctors via the MonSisra secure platform coordinated by GCS AURA.

The business model is that of a French public hospital: revenue derives primarily from Assurance Maladie reimbursements (covering ~80% of costs under the T2A framework), patient copayments (ticket modérateur, forfait journalier, private room supplements, FPU of €19.61 for non-admitted emergency visits), ARS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes operational subsidies and project co-funding (including €50M toward a €150M main building reconstruction), and regional council funding (€750K FEDER for robotic surgery). In 2025, total receipts reached €199.11M with capital investments of €13.35M. Capital allocation is being directed toward the €150M building reconstruction, robotic surgery expansion, MRI self-operation, ICU renovation, cardiology facilities, and a new child psychiatry building in Cusset — positioning the hospital as an essential regional provider in active modernization.

Name

Centre Hospitalier de Vichy

Legal name

Centre Hospitalier de Vichy

Website

https://ch-vichy.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1701

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Centre Hospitalier de Vichy is a French public general hospital (founded 1701) serving ~160,000 inhabitants in Vichy/Allier with 779 beds, 2,021 staff, and €199.11M in 2025 receipts. It operates 24/7 emergency, Level 2 maternity, robotic surgery (Da Vinci X), COFRAC-accredited lab, and full imaging/imaging platform under ARS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes oversight.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pulmonary Function & Respiratory Diagnostic Centers (PFT/Spirometry) (HLAFAKAJ)

Keywords

• Public hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Medical imaging diagnostics
• Robotic surgery services
• Maternity and neonatal care

Headquarters

HQ city

Vichy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Public Healthcare Reimbursement: Core revenue from Assurance Maladie (French national health insurance) covering 80% of hospital costs for insured patients. Additional coverage from complementary health insurers (mutuelles) for patient copayments.
2. Government Funding and Subsidies: Operational funding from ARS Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, regional council subsidies (including 750K EUR FEDER funding for robotic surgery), and state support for major construction projects (150M EUR new building project with 50M EUR ARS support).
3. Patient Copayments and Room Supplements: Patient contributions include daily copay (ticket modérateur), daily rate (forfait journalier), and optional private room supplements. Revenue of 199.11 M EUR in 2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centre Hospitalier de Vichy is a public general hospital delivering comprehensive medical, surgical, obstetric, and emergency care across approximately 30 clinical departments, supported by a 7-room operating theater with Da Vinci X robotic surgery, full medical imaging (2 MRI, 2 CT, mammography), a COFRAC-accredited medical biology laboratory, and 24/7 emergency services. It serves a catchment population of approximately 160,000 inhabitants and recorded 199.11 M EUR in revenue in 2025 with 55,370 hospital admissions, 33,990 emergency visits, and 7,976 surgical interventions.

Product overview

Centre Hospitalier de Vichy is a public general hospital offering a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services. The hospital operates a unified structure with multiple clinical departments including maternity, medical biology laboratory, medical rehabilitation (SMR), cardiology with intensive care, neurology with neuro-vascular unit, internal medicine/clinical immunology/hematology, oncology, infectious diseases, diabetes/endocrinology with wound care, traumatology/orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, sleep disorders, physical medicine/rehabilitation, and pediatric services. Technical platforms include a 7-room operating theater with Da Vinci X robotic surgical system, medical imaging (2 MRI, 2 CT scanners, radiography, mammography), endoscopy, and COFRAC-accredited laboratory. The hospital provides emergency services (33,990 visits annually), outpatient care, and ambulatory surgery. Key recent investments include the Da Vinci X robotic surgery (July 2025, 5.2M€), renovated intensive care unit (February 2025, 4.2M€), and cardiology facilities (April 2026). The hospital holds HAS certification for high-quality care and COFRAC ISO 15189 accreditation for its laboratory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maternité (Maternity Services) Category 2 maternity with 24/7 emergency access and neonatology for babies from 34 weeks. Part of the Perinatal Health Network of Auvergne (RSPA). Located in Bâtiment 2C (Pôle Femme-Enfant). Accounted for 887 births in 2025.
• Laboratoire de Biologie Médicale (Medical Biology Laboratory) Multi-disciplinary medical laboratory performing biochemistry, immunology, hematology, cytology, hemostasis, immuno-hematology, microbiology, molecular biology, hygiene and epidemiology tests. COFRAC accredited under NF EN ISO 15189 (n°8-3472). Serves both inpatients and external patients.
• Soins Médicaux et de Réadaptation (SMR) Medical and rehabilitation care service specializing in dependent elderly patients (geriatric), with neuro-vascular, polyvalent, and palliative orientations. Located in Bâtiment 3, Houlbert Pavilion.
• Urologie / Chirurgie Urologique Urology and urological surgery department covering oncology (prostate, kidneys, bladder), functional urology, lithiasis, uro-gynecology, neuro-urology, pediatric urology, and infectiology. One of the specialties using the Da Vinci X robotic surgical system.
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery (Da Vinci X Program) Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery using the Da Vinci X system for urology, gynecology, and visceral surgery. First public hospital in Allier with this technology. Includes a dedicated 47 m² operating room.
• Unité Polyvalente de Sommeil (Sleep Disorders Unit) Sleep disorders unit managing all adult sleep pathologies including sleep apnea, respiratory disorders, hypersomnia, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, and circadian rhythm disorders. Located on 4th floor of Bâtiment 2.
• Médecine Physique et Réadaptation Physical medicine and rehabilitation service combining medical care (diagnosis, botulinum toxin injections, follow-up) with functional and psychosocial recovery, including reduction of deficiencies, activity increase, and compensation strategies.
• Réanimation / Surveillance Continue (Intensive Care) Intensive care and continuous surveillance service with 8 polyvalent intensive care beds and 2 continuous surveillance beds with multiparametric monitors. 24/7 care by multidisciplinary team.
• Ophtalmologie / Chirurgie Ophtalmologique Ophthalmology department handling ocular pathologies including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), uveitis, anterior and posterior segment conditions, strabismus and amblyopia treatment. Surgical services include cataract extraction, pterygium excision, and eyelid surgery.
• Neurologie / Unité Neuro-Vasculaire Neurology department with 25 beds including 10 dedicated to Neuro-Vascular Unit for stroke care (AVC). Services include hospitalization, consultations (neurology, memory, migraine, pain, multiple sclerosis, sleep, epilepsy), and functional explorations (EEG, EMG, evoked potentials). Also manages Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis.
• Médecine Interne / Immunologie Clinique / Hématologie Internal medicine and clinical immunology department treating autoimmune diseases, poly-pathologies, and general symptoms. Also covers general hematology and onco-hematology for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up consultations. Includes rheumatology services.
• Maladies Infectieuses / Hygiène Hospitalière Infectious diseases and hospital hygiene department providing infectious pathology consultations and hospitalizations, epidemiology advice, and coordinating hospital hygiene practices with 2 specialized nurses.
• Diabétologie / Endocrinologie / Cicatrisation des Plaies Diabetes and endocrinology department managing diabetes (including gestational diabetes, insulin pump), thyroid conditions, pituitary pathologies, nutrition disorders, obesity, chronic wounds, and diabetic foot care. Offers tele-expertise service (CICAT CH Vichy) for city doctors via MonSisra platform.
• Chirurgie Traumatologique et Orthopédique Traumatological and orthopedic surgery department with 5 surgeons; 4th largest in Auvergne territory. Performs shoulder, knee, and hip prostheses via mini-invasive anterior approach, sports knee surgery, and rotator cuff repairs. Two hyper-aseptic operating rooms dedicated to orthopedic surgery. First public/private center in Allier for orthopedic and traumatological surgery.
• CAMSP (Centre d'Action Médico-Sociale Précoce) Early medical-social action center for children aged 0-6 providing diagnosis and early intervention for developmental disorders and delays. Services include individual/family consultations, therapeutic groups, autism spectrum screening, and support for premature infants (REVA network). Holds 'Autism Diagnostic Evaluation Unit' label.
• Cardiologie / Soins Intensifs Cardiologiques Cardiology and cardiac intensive care department offering medical and interventional cardiology, coronarography, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation, heart failure management, stress tests, transesophageal echocardiography, and cardiac MRI. Home to the Allier Interventional Cardiology Center for cardiac emergencies.
• CCPNS (Cellule de Coordination des Parcours Non Standardisés) Coordination cell for non-standardized patient pathways, serving as an interface between city medicine, establishments, and social/medico-social services. Helps avoid emergency visits, proposes specialized consultation slots, and coordinates patient flow with real-time bed availability tracking.
• Unité d'Hospitalisation Ambulatoire (Day Surgery) Ambulatory hospitalization unit serving all surgical specialties and digestive endoscopy. Open from 7h to 20h with 9 nurses and 5 nursing assistants, providing day surgery with complete patient journey organization from pre-op call to next-day follow-up.
• Imagerie Médicale (Medical Imaging) Medical imaging department with 3 general radiology rooms, vascular radiology (angiography), 2 CT scanners, 2 MRIs (Siemens-Sola-XQ 1.5 Tesla), 3 ultrasound units, digital mammography with tomosynthesis, and Cone Beam for dental imaging. 33,676 imaging acts performed in 2025.
• Service des Urgences (Emergency Department) 24/7 emergency department handling approximately 33,990 consultations annually (2025), with full-service SMUR (Service Mobile d'Urgence et de Réanimation) for emergency medical transport (3,184 deployments in 2025).
• Oncologie / Hématologie (Multiple Myeloma Expert Center) Oncology and hematology department recognized as an expert center for multiple myeloma by the Intergroupe Francophone du Myélome (IFM). Provides diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for blood cancers and solid tumors, including day hospital treatments and access to clinical trials.
• Maison Médicale de Garde (After-Hours Medical House) After-hours general medical consultations located at 2 place Charles de Gaulle, Vichy. Open 20h-midnight on weekdays, 8h-20h on weekends and holidays.
• Pharmacy and Sterilization Services Hospital pharmacy and sterilization services including centralized cytotoxic preparation unit and central sterilization unit.

Quantifiable outcome

• MRI wait times reduced from 4-6 weeks to 2-3 weeks after full hospital control of 2 MRI units
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GCS AURA (Groupement de Coopération Sanitaire Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)coreTechnology or IntegrationGCS AURA provides and deploys secure digital health tools including MonSisra and MesPatients platforms. CH Vichy uses MonSisra for tele-expertise services with city doctors on wound care cases. The GCS accompanies health professionals in their digital transition.
• Réseau Métabolique AlliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration network for diabetes and metabolic conditions. CH Vichy diabetology-endocrinology service works closely with the network for patient education and care coordination.
• Réseau de Santé Périnatal d'Auvergne (RSPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional perinatal network connecting maternity hospitals in Auvergne. CH Vichy Category 2 maternity participates in this network for coordinated maternal and neonatal care.
• Intergroupe Francophone du Myélome (IFM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnly French group dedicated to myeloma research. Coordinates clinical trials to improve diagnosis and treatment. CH Vichy is expert center member, with Dr Anthony Lévy as active member who submitted the candidacy.
• GHT Allier/Puy-de-Dôme (Groupement Hospitalier de Territoire)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerritorial hospital group linking CH Vichy with CHU Clermont-Ferrand and other facilities. Supported robotic surgery project and coordinates regional healthcare delivery.
• France AlzheimerminorOthersNational Alzheimer's association providing support to family caregivers. CH Vichy participates in awareness campaigns and refers patients to association services.
• Maison de Protection des FamillesminorOthersFamily protection service that participates in CH Vichy information days on domestic and family violence, providing resources and support information.
• France Rein AuvergneminorOthersKidney disease association collaborating with CH Vichy for annual free kidney screening events during National Kidney Week.
• REVA NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional medical network for follow-up of vulnerable children (premature infants) in Auvergne. CAMSP is part of this network for early childhood developmental monitoring.
• Intuitive SurgicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Da Vinci X surgical robot. Provides technical expertise, training, and ongoing support for robotic surgery program at CH Vichy.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centre Hospitalier de Moulins: General public hospital serving Moulins/Yonne department, the other major general hospital within the Allier department. Directly comparable as a French public general hospital of similar scale covering a sub-regional catchment.
• Centre Hospitalier du Puy-en-Velay: Public general hospital in Haute-Loire, neighboring department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Comparable as a regional public general hospital serving a rural catchment of similar size with a comparable specialty mix.
• Centre Hospitalier de Roanne: Public general hospital for the Roannais basin in the Loire department. Comparable as a French public general hospital of similar scale and rural catchment, with similar specialty breadth including surgery, maternity, and emergency.
• CHU de Clermont-Ferrand: University hospital center (CHU) for the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, partner of CH Vichy through the GHT Allier/Puy-de-Dôme. Comparable as the regional referral hub for specialized cases and teaching hospital anchor in the same territory.
• Centre Hospitalier d'Aurillac: Public general hospital serving Cantal department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Comparable as a rural regional public general hospital with similar bed count, staffing profile, and reliance on ARS oversight.
• Centre Hospitalier de Montluçon: Public general hospital for the southern Allier basin. Comparable as a French public general hospital of similar size and rural/industrial catchment, also linked to the regional GHT network.

Regional players

• Centre Hospitalier de Chalon-sur-Saône: Public general hospital in Saône-et-Loire (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté). Comparable as a French public general hospital of similar size and catchment, with similar regulatory and reimbursement structure under ARS oversight.
• Centre Hospitalier de Mâcon: Public general hospital serving the Mâcon area in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Comparable as a French public general hospital of similar rural/regional scale with comparable specialty mix and emergency services, though in a neighboring region.

Others

• Intuitive Surgical: Manufacturer of the Da Vinci X surgical robot that CH Vichy acquired in 2025. Comparable as a key technology partner enabling CH Vichy's robotic surgery program and a relevant ecosystem participant rather than a direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Hospices Civils de Lyon: Largest university hospital group in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and one of the largest in France. Comparable as a public hospital system in the same ARS region that absorbs the most complex referrals from CH Vichy and similar regional hospitals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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