BIOS

What BIOS does

Gruppo BIOS (legal entity: Bios SpA Società Benefit – a socio unico) is a privately held Italian outpatient healthcare diagnostics group founded in 1974 and headquartered in Rome. It operates seven owned diagnostic facilities across Rome and the Lazio province (Euclide, Surgery Archimede, Fisio Denza, San Giovanni, Colli Aniene, Bracciano, Montelibretti), delivering an integrated portfolio that spans laboratory diagnostics, diagnostic imaging (digital radiography, Cone Beam CT 3D, MRI, CT, 3D tomosynthesis mammography with CESM, MOC), specialist medical consultations, pediatric specialty diagnostics coordinated by former Bambino Gesù clinicians, corporate health check-ups, outpatient ambulatory surgery (digestive endoscopy and minor procedures), physiotherapy and osteopathy, predictive genetic testing, and home-based radiology using portable digital X-ray and ultrasound.

The underlying technology is conventional high-end diagnostic equipment — digital radiography, Cone Beam TC 3D, MRI, CT, mammography with tomosynthesis and CESM, video-dermatoscopy, and portable home X-ray/ultrasound — integrated across labs with "total integration of operative phases." Supporting software layers include an iOS/Android mobile app, an online booking portal (prenotazioneonline.bios.it), WhatsApp-based pre-registration, and a unified central booking center (CUP). No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are evidenced. The group is organized through wholly-owned subsidiaries (Bios Diagnostica Srl, Bios Bracciano Srl, Fisiobios SRL) and converted to Società Benefit status in 2022.

BIOS generates revenue through a hybrid payor model: SSN (Italian National Health Service) convention billing for eligible patients, private-pay individual transactions for diagnostic services, and multi-year B2B contracts for corporate check-up programs with named accounts including CDP and SACE. Pricing is unit-based per examination or check-up package; subscription-style conventions apply to SSN-covered services. Go-to-market is sales-led via physical centers, supported by physician referrals (MMG/specialists), an owned digital booking stack, and direct corporate sales for enterprise check-ups. There is no external institutional ownership, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the provided data.

Name

BIOS

Legal name

Bios SpA Società Benefit – a socio unico

Website

https://gruppobios.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Gruppo BIOS is a privately held Italian outpatient diagnostics group operating seven facilities across Rome and Lazio since 1974, offering laboratory diagnostics, imaging, specialist consultations, pediatric and corporate health services, outpatient surgery, and home radiology under SSN and private-pay models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diagnostic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Endoscopy & GI Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAG)

Keywords

• Diagnostic healthcare services
• Clinical laboratory diagnostics
• Medical imaging services
• Corporate health check-ups
• Specialist medical consultations

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diagnostic Laboratory Services: Clinical analysis services including blood tests, urinalysis, and specialized laboratory diagnostics. Revenue comes from both SSN (National Health Service) conventions and private patients.
2. Diagnostic Imaging Services: Radiology, ultrasound, mammography, TC, RMN, and other imaging diagnostics. Both SSN convention and private pay models.
3. Specialist Medical Consultations: Visits with medical specialists across multiple disciplines including dermatology, gastroenterology, urology, gynecology, pediatrics, and more.
4. Corporate Health Check-ups: Preventive health programs for businesses, government entities (CDP, SACE), and institutions, including personalized, targeted, and rapid check-up packages.
5. Physiotherapy Services: Rehabilitation services including manual therapy, instrumental therapy, and osteopathy, available both at facilities and at patients' homes.
6. Surgical Outpatient Services: Ambulatory surgical procedures including digestive endoscopy and minor surgeries, performed by university and hospital-experienced medical staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gruppo BIOS provides integrated diagnostic healthcare services across seven facilities in Rome and Lazio, including clinical laboratory diagnostics, diagnostic imaging (radiology, MRI, CT, mammography with 3D Tomosynthesis, Cone Beam TC, ultrasound), specialist and pediatric medical consultations, outpatient surgery and digestive endoscopy, physiotherapy and osteopathy, corporate health check-ups, and home radiology services. Services are offered to private patients, SSN-covered patients, and corporate clients, with digital booking via online portal and mobile app.

Product overview

Gruppo BIOS is a multi-service healthcare provider operating since 1974, offering an integrated portfolio of diagnostic services across multiple facilities in Rome and Lazio region. The company operates as a unified platform combining: Diagnostica di Laboratorio (laboratory diagnostics with SSR accreditation), Diagnostica per Immagini (comprehensive imaging including MRI, CT, radiology, mammography with CESM), Diagnostica Specialistica and Diagnostica Specialistica Pediatrica (specialist and pediatric diagnostics), Check-Up Aziendali (corporate health programs), Ambulatorio Chirurgico BIOS Surgery (outpatient surgery with endoscopy), and BIOS Fisio Denza (physiotherapy and osteopathy with home care). Additional services include Radiologia Domiciliare (home-based radiology) and Test Genetici Predittivi (predictive genetic testing). A proprietary mobile app enables digital pre-acceptance and appointment management. The company is organized as a Società Benefit (Benefit Company) since 2022, demonstrating commitment to social responsibility alongside healthcare delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIOS LAB SERVICE: Servizio di diagnostica di laboratorio per aziende e strutture sanitarie
• BIOS Care

Products and services

• Diagnostica di Laboratorio (Laboratory Diagnostics) Clinical laboratory analyses covering renal function, liver function, thyroid function, immunology, coagulation, allergy testing, lipid metabolism, and glucose metabolism. Accredited with the Lazio Regional Health System (SSR) and available at all BIOS diagnostic centers.
• Diagnostica per Immagini (Diagnostic Imaging) Comprehensive diagnostic imaging services including general radiology, dental radiology with Cone Beam CT 3D, pediatric radiology, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), virtual colonoscopy, CT (Computed Tomography), bone densitometry (MOC), breast imaging (senology with 3D Tomosynthesis), and home radiology services.
• Diagnostica Specialistica (Specialist Medical Diagnostics) Specialist medical visits and personalized diagnostic-therapeutic pathways covering multiple medical specialties for prevention, early diagnosis, and customized treatment. Available at BIOS EUCLIDE, BIOS SAN GIOVANNI, BIOS FISIO DENZA, BIOS COLLI ANIENE, BIOS BRACCIANO, and BIOS MONTELIBRETTI.
• Diagnostica Specialistica Pediatrica (Pediatric Specialist Diagnostics) Specialized pediatric diagnostic services for patients aged 0-18 years, offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests and specialist visits. Coordinated by Prof. Armando Calzolari from Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, with a team of over 20 pediatric specialists. Available at BIOS EUCLIDE.
• Check-Up Aziendali (Corporate Health Check-ups) Corporate health check-up programs including personalized, targeted, and fast check-up options for private clients, companies, and institutions. Features intelligent check-ups customized based on individual risk factors. Partner companies include CDP (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti) and SACE. Available at BIOS EUCLIDE.
• Ambulatorio Chirurgico BIOS Surgery (Outpatient Surgical Clinic) Outpatient surgical clinic offering dermatology, digestive endoscopy, urology-gynecology, and gynecology-obstetrics services. Operates at Via Archimede 12, Rome, with university and hospital-experienced medical staff.
• Fisioterapia BIOS Fisio Denza (Physiotherapy) Physical therapy and rehabilitation services including manual therapy (kinesitherapy, postural reeducation, massage therapy, lymph drainage), instrumental therapies (cryoultrasound, tecar, hyperthermia, ultrasound, magnetotherapy), and home care services.
• Osteopatia (Osteopathy) Osteopathy services using manual therapeutic techniques to address musculoskeletal, visceral, circulatory, fascial, neuro-endocrine, and cranio-sacral systems. Includes treatment for spinal conditions, limb injuries, cranial disorders, and visceral issues.
• Dermatologia (Dermatology) Dermatology services including dermatological examinations, epiluminescence-mole mapping-dermoscopy, trichology consultations, trichogram, videodermatoscopy, and peeling treatments.
• Radiologia Domiciliare (Home Radiology) Home radiology services bringing X-rays and ultrasounds directly to patients' homes in Rome and province using portable digital equipment. Targeted at elderly, mobility-impaired, bedridden, oncological, post-operative patients, and care facilities.
• Test Genetici Predittivi (Predictive Genetic Testing) Predictive genetic testing in collaboration with Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital. These tests identify mutations in specific genes associated with predisposition to certain diseases through pre- and post-test genetic counseling.
• CESM - Mammografia con Mezzo di Contrasto (Contrast-Enhanced Mammography) New mammography service using contrast medium (CESM) to produce enhanced diagnostic breast imaging, complementing the existing 3D Tomosynthesis mammography offering.
• BIOS App - Pre-accettazione digitale (Digital Pre-Acceptance Mobile App) Mobile application for iOS and Android enabling rapid check-in for laboratory analyses, pre-acceptance services, and appointment management. Available at BIOS EUCLIDE and BIOS SAN GIOVANNI locations.
• BIOS LAB SERVICE (Laboratory Diagnostics for Companies) Dedicated laboratory diagnostic service for companies and healthcare facilities, leveraging high-technology laboratories with total integration of operative phases. Available at BIOS EUCLIDE and BIOS SAN GIOVANNI.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seven diagnostic facilities serving Rome and Lazio province
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino GesùcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the prestigious pediatric hospital for predictive genetic tests. Genetic tests are conducted in partnership with specialized reference laboratories, with pre and post-test genetic counseling provided by the company's medical geneticist.
• SACEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSACE group employees receive dedicated check-up health programs arranged through the BIOS corporate health program, with specific booking pages and procedures.
• CDP (Cassa Depositi e Prestiti)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCDP group employees access comprehensive health check-up programs through BIOS, with options to integrate additional specialist examinations and diagnostic services.
• Regione Lazio (Lazio Regional Health System)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGruppo BIOS is accredited with the SSN (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale) of the Lazio region for laboratory diagnostic services, enabling provision of healthcare services covered by public health insurance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Synlab Italia: Italy's largest diagnostic chain offering laboratory and imaging services nationwide. Directly comparable as a multi-site, SSN-accredited diagnostic operator; BIOS competes with Synlab for the same Italian patient and corporate demand on a more regional basis.
• CDI - Centro Diagnostico Italiano: Established Italian outpatient diagnostic center offering laboratory, imaging, and specialist consultations. Closely mirrors BIOS's integrated multi-specialty diagnostic model and competes for premium private patients in major Italian cities.
• Cerba HealthCare Italia: European diagnostics platform active in Italy through acquired regional laboratories. Offers similar clinical laboratory and specialty testing services and competes for the same SSN and private-pay testing volumes as BIOS.
• Istituto Diagnostico Italiano (IDI): Major Italian diagnostic and research institute offering laboratory, imaging, and specialist services. Comparable as a multi-specialty diagnostic provider with SSN accreditation and a strong premium-private brand.
• Artemisia Lab: Italian network of diagnostic laboratories and outpatient clinics serving SSN and private patients. Competes with BIOS for laboratory volumes and outpatient diagnostic referrals in central and southern Italy.
• Lifebrain: Italian clinical laboratory network with strong SSN presence across multiple regions. Comparable in laboratory diagnostics and regional outpatient service model, making it one of BIOS's most direct competitive counterparts in central Italy.

Broad incumbents

• Medicover: European healthcare and diagnostics provider with owned clinics and laboratories across multiple geographies. Overlaps with BIOS through diagnostic laboratory and outpatient services, though at much broader international scale.
• San Raffaele Hospital / Gruppo San Donato: Large Italian private hospital group with diagnostic and outpatient service lines across Lombardy and other regions. Comparable in multi-specialty outpatient diagnostics and SSN/private-pay mix, though operating from a hospital-anchored base.
• Affidea Italia: Pan-European diagnostic imaging and outpatient services operator active across multiple countries including Italy. Comparable imaging modality mix (MRI, CT, mammography) and overlapping patient base make it a relevant scale incumbent in Italian imaging.

Others

• Generali Health Solutions (GHS): Adjacent insurance and health services arm of Generali active in corporate wellness and prevention. Comparable as a counterpart for employer-sponsored health check-up programs, the same corporate channel BIOS serves with CDP and SACE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GruppoBiosSpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bios-s-p-a-
• Instagraminstagram.com/gruppobiosspa?igsh=MTJhNGt4bHg2b3E3bg==

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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