DIAKO Bremen

Name

DIAKO Bremen

Legal name

DIAKO Ev. Diakonie-Krankenhaus gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://diakobremen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Paramedicine & Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH/CP) Programs (HLAFANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Perioperative Anesthesia Services & Management (HLAFAIAM), Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTFs) & Multi-Specialty Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAN), Emergency Medical Care & Field Hospitals (BPADADAC)

Keywords

• Hospital medical services
• Emergency medical care
• Specialist clinical services
• Oncology and cancer care
• Community hospital care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Hospital Medical Services: Revenue generated from inpatient and outpatient medical treatment covered by statutory health insurance (GKV) and private health insurance (PKV). Includes emergency care, surgical procedures, diagnostic services, and specialized treatments.
2. Health Courses and Events: Revenue from chargeable health courses, lectures, seminars, and rehabilitation sports programs offered through DIAKO Gesundheitsimpulse. Pricing varies by program type.
3. Optional Services (Wahlleistungen): Premium patient services including private rooms and additional comfort services that patients can choose for additional fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

DIAKO Bremen operates as a non-profit Protestant (diaconal) general hospital delivering inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medical services through eight specialized clinics (anesthesiology and intensive care, surgery, women's clinic, ENT, hematology and oncology, internal medicine, orthopedics and trauma surgery, and urology/pediatric urology) plus 13 certified centers of excellence. It supplements core acute care with ancillary services including a 24/7 emergency department, a NEF emergency physician vehicle, a central laboratory, a sleep laboratory offering Inspire tongue pacemaker implants, diagnostic imaging (X-ray/CT/MRI), physical therapy, and a public health education program (DIAKO Gesundheitsimpulse). Post-acute and outpatient follow-up is delivered through the Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum, DIAKO Blipht, and DIAKO Kurzzeitpflege.

Product overview

DIAKO Bremen is a Protestant (diaconal) general hospital providing inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medical services through eight specialist clinics and multiple certified medical centers. The hospital's portfolio is organized around its core inpatient hospital services, supported by specialized centers (Bremer Bauchzentrum, Brustzentrum, Darmkrebszentrum, Onkologisches Zentrum, Endoprothetikzentrum, etc.), a central emergency department and NEF emergency physician vehicle, a central laboratory, a sleep laboratory, and diagnostic imaging services. Public health education is delivered through the DIAKO Gesundheitsimpulse program of courses and lectures. Outpatient and post-acute care is provided through the Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum, DIAKO Blipht outpatient service, and DIAKO Kurzzeitpflege short-term care facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Krankenhausversorgung – Acht Fachkliniken (Eight Specialist Clinics) Inpatient and outpatient specialist care across eight clinical departments, serving patients in the Bremen metropolitan area with comprehensive diagnostic, surgical, and medical treatment services.
• Zentren und Zertifikate (Certified Medical Centers) A portfolio of 13 certified medical centers including the Bremer Bauchzentrum, Brustzentrum, Darmkrebszentrum Bremen West, Onkologisches Zentrum, Endoprothetikzentrum der Maximalversorgung, Wirbelsäulenzentrum, Hernienzentrum, Kontinenz- und Beckenbodenzentrum, Cochlea Implantat Zentrum Bremen, Robotikzentrum Bremen West, Traumazentrum, Zentrum für Hämatologische Neoplasien, and Zentrum für Gebärmuttergesundheit.
• DIAKO Gesundheitsimpulse (Health Courses and Events) Health education and preventive wellness program delivered through lectures, workshops, courses, and seminars (e.g., water gymnastics, resuscitation training, practice instructor sessions) for both staff and external community participants.
• Zentrale Notaufnahme (Central Emergency Department) Central emergency department providing 24/7 acute emergency and accident care, including trauma center services for the Bremen West region and beyond.
• Notarzteinsatzfahrzeug (NEF) – Emergency Physician Response Vehicle A dedicated emergency physician response vehicle staffed by anesthesiologists, providing pre-hospital emergency care around the clock, responding to approximately 2,500 deployments annually across Bremen and Lower Saxony.
• Zentrallabor (Central Laboratory) Hospital central laboratory operating 365 days/year 24/7, processing approximately 900 samples daily with competencies in clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation diagnostics, blood group serology, immunology, PCR, capillary protein electrophoresis, immunofixation, and flow cytometry, supporting all clinical departments.
• Schlaflabor (Sleep Laboratory with Inspire Tongue Pacemaker) Sleep laboratory diagnosing sleep apnea and providing Inspire tongue pacemaker (Zungenschrittmacher) implantation therapy, established as a reference center for obstructive sleep apnea treatment.
• Röntgen / CT / NMR (Diagnostic Imaging) Diagnostic imaging services including X-ray, CT, and NMR (MRI) scanning, supporting the hospital's diagnostic and treatment services.
• Physikalische Therapie (Physical Therapy) Physical therapy and rehabilitation services for musculoskeletal conditions, provided within the hospital.
• DIAKO Kurzzeitpflege (Short-Term Care) Short-term residential care facility operated as a sub-brand of DIAKO Bremen, providing temporary care for patients needing post-acute support.
• DIAKO Blipht (Outpatient Care Service) Outpatient care service for patients requiring follow-up support outside the hospital setting, operated as a sub-brand of DIAKO Bremen.
• Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum (Medical Care Center) Ambulatory medical care center providing outpatient specialist services affiliated with the hospital, complementing the inpatient hospital offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 emergency deployments per year with the NEF
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Joseph-Stift BremencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Geriatric cooperation for optimal care of elderly patients. Geriatric specialists from St. Joseph-Stift provide consultations for DIAKO trauma and orthopedic patients, including weekly video conferences for case discussions, 24/7 availability via on-call service, and on-site consultations as needed. Cooperation began with Roland-Klinik in 2019 and expanded to include DIAKO and Rotes Kreuz Krankenhaus in January 2024.
• Rotes Kreuz Krankenhaus (RKK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Joint geriatric care cooperation with St. Joseph-Stift alongside DIAKO. Freie Kliniken Bremen alliance working together for optimal care of elderly patients with hip fractures.
• Roland-KlinikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Original partner in Freie Kliniken Bremen geriatric cooperation since 2019. Has a dedicated geriatrician (Holger Rümenapp) from St. Joseph-Stift on site. Screens all patients 70+ for geriatric assessment needs.
• Freie Kliniken BremencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance of independent Bremen hospitals (DIAKO, Rotes Kreuz Krankenhaus, Roland-Klinik) working together on healthcare initiatives, including geriatric care coordination and public health programs.
• Wilhelm-Wagenfeld-SchuleminorOthersVocational school whose students collaborated with artist Nils Sprenger to create a facade art project at DIAKO hospital, with winning design selected by DIAKO management and implemented by students.
• Regional Supporters (Hambrock Bauplanung, Malerei Schuller, Böning Trockenbau, Preuße Elektro, Oltmanns Metallbau, Rohse Metallbautechnik, Ahrens Gerüstbau)minorOthersLocal companies that contributed monetary and material donations to support the facade art project at DIAKO hospital.
• Gesamtschule Bremen-OstminorOthersSchool whose students created 186 heart pillows for breast cancer patients at DIAKO as part of textile class. DIAKO donated €4,000 to the school in appreciation for the 'Herzen gegen Schmerzen' project.
• MTA-Schule (Medical Technical Assistant School)minorOthersCooperation agreement established October for practical training of MTA students, with early introduction to laboratory operations through practical instruction.
• AMSOB e.V.minorOthersPatient advocacy organization promoting awareness for living without breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Partnered with DIAKO breast center for patient education and support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Klinikum Bremen-Mitte: Largest hospital in Bremen operated by Gesundheit Nord, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services across multiple specialties. Directly competes with DIAKO for Bremen metropolitan patients across emergency care, surgery, oncology, and internal medicine.
• Roland-Klinik Bremen: Orthopedic specialty hospital in Bremen and founding partner in the Freie Kliniken Bremen geriatric cooperation since 2019. Directly comparable in scale and diaconal/non-profit ethos with focus on musculoskeletal care.
• Rotes Kreuz Krankenhaus Bremen (RKK): Bremen-based hospital and alliance partner in Freie Kliniken Bremen, offering similar general hospital services. Comparable non-profit community hospital serving overlapping patient populations in the Bremen region.
• St. Joseph-Stift Bremen: Bremen-based hospital providing general medical and surgical services under Catholic/non-profit governance. Cooperates with DIAKO on geriatric services and serves overlapping Bremen patient population with similar mid-sized hospital profile.

Broad incumbents

• Helios Kliniken: Germany's largest private hospital operator with 80+ facilities nationwide. Competes with DIAKO for physician talent and patient referrals; offers broader geographic reach and private capital backing that DIAKO lacks as a non-profit.
• Asklepios Kliniken: Major private hospital chain in Germany with significant presence in northern Germany including Hamburg. Provides direct competition in the same regional catchment and offers similar specialty breadth with greater corporate scale.
• AMEOS Group: Privately operated hospital group with facilities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Competes for physician talent and represents the private-operator model that DIAKO's non-profit structure contrasts against.
• Sana Kliniken: Private non-profit hospital group operating across Germany with focus on integrated care. Similar non-profit ethos to DIAKO but with multi-region footprint and greater capital base for investment.

Regional players

• Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE): Major university hospital in Hamburg serving as tertiary referral center for northern Germany. Competes with DIAKO for high-complexity cases and physician recruitment in the broader Hamburg/Bremen catchment area.

Others

• Diakonie Deutschland: Umbrella organization for Protestant diaconal welfare institutions including hospitals like DIAKO. Provides governance framework, shared services, and policy advocacy relevant to DIAKO's operational and strategic positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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