Revmatismesykehuset

What Revmatismesykehuset does

Revmatismesykehuset AS is a private, non-profit (ideell) specialty hospital organized as a Norwegian Aksjeselskap and owned by Lillehammer Sanitetsforening (N.K.S Kløverinstitusjon). It operates under a driftsavtale (operating agreement) with Helse Sør-Øst RHF, which designates it as the main center for rheumatology in the Innlandet region serving approximately 341,000 inhabitants. The hospital delivers specialized rheumatological diagnosis and treatment for inflammatory rheumatic diseases (arthritis, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis), plus interdisciplinary rehabilitation (14-day inpatient stays and 6-session outpatient group programs), and runs dedicated clinics for hand osteoarthritis, osteoporosis (with DXA), and gout. Diagnostic capacity includes an on-site MRI machine (~3,300 examinations/year) and DXA scanner (~1,650 measurements/year), with ultrasound available in every examination room.

Core technology consists of standard Norwegian public-healthcare IT — DIPS electronic patient record, Metavision for ICU/intravenous documentation, and GTI for participation in three national quality registries (NorArtritt, NorVAS, Revnatus). The hospital maintains its own research biobanks and contributes to clinical research, including the NOR-DRUM trial. It is integrated with national e-health services via Helsenorge.no (national portal), Kjernejournal, Pasientreiser, and Velg behandlingssted. The hospital is an accredited training institution with formal LIS rotation agreements with Oslo Universitetssykehus/Rikshospitalet and Diakonhjemmet sykehus, and holds ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification since June 2016.

The business model is publicly funded healthcare delivery: primary revenue is the operating agreement with Helse Sør-Øst RHF (subscription-style block funding within the specialist health service), supplemented by patient co-payments (egenandeler) at national tariff rates. Distribution is via referrals from general practitioners (fastleger) and other physicians; patients may also self-select through Velg behandlingssted on Helsenorge. Outreach clinics extend service to Sykehuset Innlandet divisions (Hamar, Elverum, Gjøvik) and DMS sites (Otta, Fagernes, Gran). Annual operational activity is approximately 470 inpatient stays and 13,928 direct patient contacts, staffed by 12 senior rheumatologists plus 3 LIS positions and an interdisciplinary team.

Name

Revmatismesykehuset

Legal name

Revmatismesykehuset AS

Website

https://revmatismesykehuset.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Revmatismesykehuset AS is a private, non-profit specialty hospital in Lillehammer, Norway, operating under a public-healthcare agreement with Helse Sør-Øst RHF as the designated main rheumatology center for the Innlandet region (341,000 inhabitants). It delivers diagnosis, treatment, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation for inflammatory rheumatic diseases, plus education and research services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Rheumatology Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multidisciplinary Outpatient Rehab Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAJAG), General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

Keywords

• Rheumatology services
• Specialized rehabilitation
• Inflammatory disease treatment
• Diagnostic imaging
• Patient education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lillehammer

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Driftsavtale med Helse Sør-Øst RHF: Sykehuset har driftsavtale med Helse Sør-Øst RHF (regional health authority) som primær finansieringskilde. Dette er offentlig basert finansiering innenfor spesialisthelsetjenesten.
2. Egenandeler fra pasienter: Pasienter betaler egenandeler etter gjeldende takster fra Helsenorge. Egenandel dekkes delvis og pasienter kan oppnå frikort.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Revmatismesykehuset is a specialized rheumatology hospital delivering outpatient and inpatient diagnosis, treatment and interdisciplinary rehabilitation for patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, arthritis, hand osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and gout. Services are supported by on-site MRI, DXA, and ultrasound diagnostic equipment, dedicated research biobanks, and a multidisciplinary team of rheumatologists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and clinical nutritionists.

Product overview

Revmatismesykehuset is a specialized rheumatology hospital offering a comprehensive range of services for patients with rheumatic diseases. The core offerings include rheumatological diagnosis and treatment (polyclinic and inpatient), an interdisciplinary specialized rehabilitation service with 14-day inpatient stays and 6-session outpatient group programs, diagnostic imaging services (own MRI machine and DXA bone density scanner with approximately 3,300 and 1,650 examinations annually respectively), patient and next-of-kin education programs (theme days and group treatment), and healthcare personnel education including LIS programs in rheumatology. Research services include clinical trial participation, biobank management, and quality registry data collection via the GTI (Go Treat It) program. The hospital connects with national Norwegian e-health services including Helsenorge, Pasientreiser, Velg behandlingssted, Kjernejournal, and Pasientjournal for patient self-service and data sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Revmatologisk utredning og behandling (Rheumatological Diagnosis and Treatment) Outpatient and inpatient investigation and treatment of patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases, connective tissue diseases, vasculitis, arthritis, hand osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and gout. Delivered by the hospital's multidisciplinary team of rheumatologists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and clinical nutritionists.
• Rehabiliteringstjenesten (Rehabilitation Services) Interdisciplinary specialized rehabilitation for patients with rheumatic disease and complex challenges. Includes inpatient 14-day rehabilitation stays, outpatient group treatment (6 sessions over 12 weeks), theme days, and individual consultations with the multidisciplinary team.
• MR-undersøkelser (MRI Examinations) Diagnostic MRI service for rheumatic conditions using the hospital's on-site MRI machine. Approximately 3,300 MRI examinations are performed annually.
• DXA-målinger (DXA Bone Density Measurements) Bone density scanning service for osteoporosis diagnostics. Approximately 1,650 DXA measurements are performed annually, supporting the nurse-led osteoporosis polyclinic for patients with confirmed osteoporosis.
• Egenandelsbelagt poliklinisk behandling (Co-paid Polyclinic Treatment) Outpatient polyclinic treatment charged at the national egenandel (co-payment) rate set by Helse Sør-Øst RHF, with exemptions and frikort (exemption card) schemes available. Patients can access test results, appointment letters, prescriptions, and follow-up via Helsenorge.no.
• Pasient og pårørendeopplæring (Patient and Next of Kin Education) Educational programs including theme days (single informational sessions) and outpatient group treatment (6 sessions at approximately 2-week intervals). Covers practical knowledge about disease and treatment, coping tools for daily life, and peer support with experience sharing.
• Utdanning av helsepersonell (Healthcare Personnel Education) Training programs for medical doctors in rheumatology specialization (LIS, three positions), as well as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, and social work students. Includes formal rotation agreements with OUS/Rikshospitalet and Diakonhjemmet sykehus.
• Forskningstjenester (Research Services) Clinical research participation in national and international studies, biobank management, and participation in quality registries (NorArtritt, NorVAS, Revnatus). Focus areas include cardiac conditions and rheumatic disease, biomarkers, interdisciplinary treatment, rehabilitation, occupational health, and commissioned research.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% av pasienter under skreddsydd (terapeutisk legemiddelovervåket) behandling beholdt sykdomskontroll vs 56% under standard behandling i vedlikeholdsfasen (NOR-DRUM studien)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Helse Sør-Øst RHFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSykehuset har driftsavtale med Helse Sør-Øst RHF som primær finansiør og oppdragsgiver. Helse Sør-Øst RHF er eier av konseptet 'Innsikt i planlagt forløp' som inkluderer tjenesten 'Mine timeavtaler'.
• Sykehuset Innlandet HFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRevmatismesykehuset har avtale med Sykehuset Innlandet HF om å være hovedsenter for revmatologi i Innlandet. Samarbeid om indremedisinsk rotasjon for LIS, og ambulerende tjeneste ved Sykehuset Innlandet divisjon Hamar, Elverum, Gjøvik.
• Oslo Universitetssykehus (OUS) / RikshospitaletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamarbeidsavtale for rotasjon av LIS-utdannelse. Inkluderer 9 måneders tjeneste ved revmatologisk avdeling Rikshospitalet (OUS) og minst 3 måneder ved barnerevmatologisk avdeling Rikshospitalet.
• Diakonhjemmet sykehuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotasjonsavtale for LIS: 3 måneders tjeneste ved revmatologisk avdeling Diakonhjemmet sykehus. Inngår i 'rotasjonspakke' sammen med OUS.
• Lillehammer sanitetsforeningcoreOthersLillehammer sanitetsforening er eier av sykehuset som er en N.K.S Kløverinstitusjon. Sykehuset er et privat, idéelt sykehus organisert som aksjeselskap.
• Sykehuset Innlandet divisjoner (Lillehammer/Gjøvik/Hamar/Elverum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvtale om indremedisinsk rotasjonstjeneste for LIS. Primært brukes SI Lillehammer for indremedisinsk tjeneste.
• Brukerorganisasjoner (FFO, SAFO, NRF, Psoriasis- og eksemforbundet, Bekhterevforening, etc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSamarbeid om brukermedvirkning gjennom Brukerutvalget. Brukerorganisasjoner foreslår kandidater til Brukerutvalget og deltar i årlig konferanse.
• Distriktsmedisinske senter (DMS) Otta, Fagernes, GranminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmbulerende tjeneste ved distriktsmedisinske senter på Otta, Fagernes og Gran hver 2. måned.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): US specialty hospital focused on orthopedics, rheumatology, and related rehabilitation. Comparable as a specialty-hospital leader in musculoskeletal and rheumatic disease care, though at much larger scale.
• Oslo Universitetssykehus (OUS): Norway's largest university hospital with a major rheumatology department at Rikshospitalet. Competes for complex rheumatology cases and is also a training partner, making it both a competitor and collaborator.
• Sykehuset Innlandet HF: Regional public health trust covering Innlandet, with which Revmatismesykehuset has a coordination agreement to serve as the main rheumatology center. Overlaps in catchment and influences referral flow and contract scope.

Direct peers

• Betanien Hospital: Norwegian private specialty hospital in Skien offering rehabilitation and selected medical specialties under regional operating agreements. Comparable as a non-academic private ideell specialty hospital in Norway.
• Martina Hansens Hospital: Norwegian private ideell specialty hospital focused on elective orthopedics, with a similar operating-agreement model and musculoskeletal scope. Directly comparable in governance, funding structure, and specialty-hospital positioning.
• Diakonhjemmet Sykehus: Private ideell hospital in Oslo with one of Norway's leading rheumatology departments and a formal LIS rotation partnership with Revmatismesykehuset. Closest comparable in governance model, specialty mix, and Norwegian public-healthcare context.
• Reade (Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center): Dutch specialist center for rheumatology and rehabilitation combining outpatient rheumatology with multidisciplinary rehab. Comparable in service configuration (rheumatology + interdisciplinary rehab + research) outside the Norwegian system.

Regional players

• Skåne University Hospital: Swedish university hospital with a rheumatology department serving the Skåne region. Comparable as a Nordic regional rheumatology provider under a similar public reimbursement framework, though organized as a public university hospital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Revmatismesykehuset-AS-NKS-Lillehammer-185278181550345
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/revmatismesykehuset
• Instagraminstagram.com/revmatisme

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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