What WSSz.im. dr Wł.biegańskiego does

Wojewódzki Specjalistyczny Szpital im. dr Wł. Biegańskiego w Łodzi is a public, voivodeship-owned multi-specialty regional hospital located at ul. Kniaziewicza 1/5 in Łódź, Poland. It is owned and funded by the Łódzkie Voivodeship regional government and operates as a reference center serving the Łódź macro-region. The institution delivers integrated inpatient and outpatient care across anesthesiology and intensive therapy, internal medicine and geriatrics, infectious diseases and hepatology (including pediatric, tropical, and parasitic diseases), dermatology (including pediatric and oncologic dermatology), cardiology, cardiac surgery, and cardiac rehabilitation, supplemented by specialist outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, a hospital pharmacy, a certified travel medicine and vaccination center, and a clinical trials program (including Phase III studies such as pediatric atopic dermatitis trials).

The hospital is differentiated by advanced cardiac procedural capabilities — including first-in-region and first-in-Poland milestones in EV-ICD implantation, transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR ViV), and combined Medtronic Aurora EV-ICD + Abbott AVEIR VR configurations — and by rare-disease specialization, notably as the only treatment center in Łódź Voivodeship for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS), managed in collaboration with Canadian lipid experts. Clinical operations are tightly integrated with the University of Łódź Medical Faculty through academic clinic status. Infrastructure is supported by EU-funded equipment acquisitions (CT scanner, X-ray, UVD disinfection robot) and Ministry of Health grants.

The revenue model is structurally dominated by National Health Fund (NFZ) contracts reimbursing insured-patient services across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care, supplemented by commercial self-pay revenue (published price lists for laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures) and direct regional government budget allocations for operations and modernization. Patient access occurs via primary care referrals, emergency presentation across three admission points (general, infectious diseases, dermatology), and an E-patient digital portal for scheduling and records management. The hospital is governed under Polish public healthcare regulation and is not a commercially listed entity.

Name

WSSz.im. dr Wł.biegańskiego

Legal name

Wojewódzki Specjalistyczny Szpital im. dr Wł. Biegańskiego w Łodzi

Website

https://bieganski.com.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wojewódzki Specjalistyczny Szpital im. dr Wł. Biegańskiego w Łodzi is a public, voivodeship-owned multi-specialty regional hospital in Łódź, Poland, providing inpatient and outpatient care in cardiology, cardiac surgery, infectious diseases, dermatology, hepatology, and geriatrics, financed primarily through National Health Fund (NFZ) contracts and serving the Łódź macro-region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Specialty Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Specialty hospital services
• Public healthcare delivery
• Cardiac surgery procedures
• Infectious disease treatment
• Diagnostic imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Łódź

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. National Health Fund (NFZ) Contracts: Hospital operates primarily through contracts with the National Health Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia), providing reimbursed healthcare services to patients covered by public health insurance. Services include inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services.
2. Commercial Medical Services: Commercial laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and medical procedures for patients without NFZ coverage or seeking services outside public fund contracts.
3. Government Budget Funding: Regional government (Województwo Łódzkie) provides budgetary support for hospital operations, modernization projects, and equipment purchases including EU-funded acquisitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Multi-specialty regional reference hospital providing inpatient care across cardiology, cardiac surgery, infectious diseases, hepatology, dermatology, and internal medicine, complemented by specialist outpatient clinics, diagnostic services (imaging and laboratory), and 24/7 emergency admissions. Functions as a public voivodeship-level institution operating under contracts with the Polish National Health Fund (NFZ), with academic ties to the University of Łódź Medical Faculty.

Product overview

Wojewódzki Specjalistyczny Szpital im. dr Wł. Biegańskiego w Łodzi is a regional specialized hospital offering integrated inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. The hospital operates multiple clinical departments (Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Dermatology, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery) alongside specialist outpatient clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and imaging services. The facility also maintains a hospital pharmacy, clinical trial program, and an E-patient digital portal for appointment management and health records access. The hospital serves as a referral center for the Łódź region with particular expertise in infectious diseases, hepatology, cardiology, and dermatology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inpatient hospital departments (multi-specialty) Multi-specialty inpatient wards covering cardiology, cardiac surgery, infectious diseases and hepatology, dermatology, internal medicine, cardioanesthesiology, and related specialties for NFZ-referred and self-pay patients requiring hospitalization.
• Specialist outpatient clinics Ambulatory specialist consultations provided across the hospital's major specialties for referred and self-referral patients.
• Diagnostic services (imaging and laboratory) In-hospital diagnostic imaging (CT, X-ray) and clinical laboratory testing supporting inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care pathways.
• 24/7 Emergency admissions and trauma services Round-the-clock emergency department and trauma admissions for the Łódź region, accepting both NFZ and self-pay patients with acute medical and surgical emergencies.
• Hemodynamics Laboratory Interventional cardiology catheterization laboratory supporting diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures, including advanced device implantations such as EV-ICD and TTVR ViV.
• Vaccination and Travel Medicine Center Outpatient center providing vaccinations and pre-travel medical consultations, including travel-specific immunizations and prophylaxis advice for outbound travelers.
• Hospital pharmacy On-site pharmacy providing inpatient medication dispensing and outpatient prescription filling for hospital patients.
• E-patient digital portal Online patient portal enabling appointment booking, results review, and digital communication with the hospital.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful first TTVR ViV procedure in Łódź Voivodeship - patient discharged in good condition with improved hemodynamic parameters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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 minor and core.

• European Society for Pediatric Dermatology (ESPD)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026International professional organization. Hospital dermatologists Dr. Katarzyna Poznańska-Kurowska and Dr. Agata Szymaszkiewicz participated in the ESPD Congress 2026 in Padua, Italy, presenting clinical experiences.
• University of Łódź - Faculty of Medicine (Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnętrznych i Farmakologii Klinicznej)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Academic medical partnership with the University of Łódź Medical Faculty. Clinical departments operate as university clinics, combining patient care with medical education and research. Prof. Marlena Broncel leads the Internal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology department. Students and residents participate in clinical rotations and research.
• Canadian Lipid ExpertsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration for management of rare lipid disorders. Exchange of medical expertise and consultation on patient treatment protocols for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome cases.
• Regional Government of Łódź Voivodeship (Samorząd Województwa Łódzkiego)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital is owned and funded by the regional government. Provides budget support, approves strategic decisions, and facilitates infrastructure investments including modernization projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• American Heart of Poland: Largest private cardiology network in Poland with cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology centers. Comparable in advanced cardiac procedures (PCI, cardiac surgery) and competes for the same patient population in select regions.

Direct peers

• Instytut Kardiologii im. Prymasa Tysiąclecia Stefana Kardynała Wyszyńskiego: National reference cardiology institute in Warsaw with strong electrophysiology and structural heart programs. Most directly comparable in advanced cardiac procedures (EV-ICD, TTVR) and academic-teaching hospital model.
• Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Krakowie: Regional voivodeship specialist hospital in Kraków with similar multi-specialty coverage and public payor reimbursement model. Closely comparable in size, scope, and NFZ dependency.
• Szpital Kliniczny im. Heliodora Święcickiego w Poznaniu: University-affiliated specialty clinical hospital in western Poland with comparable multi-specialty coverage and academic-clinical integration. Comparable in NFZ reimbursement model and regional referral role.
• Samodzielny Publiczny Szpital Kliniczny Nr 1 im. prof. T. Sokołowskiego w Szczecinie: Regional specialty clinical hospital with multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient services in northwestern Poland. Comparable as a voivodeship-level public hospital with mixed surgical, internal medicine, and diagnostic offerings.
• Szpital Kliniczny Dzieciątka Jezus w Warszawie: Warsaw-based multi-specialty clinical hospital operated as a public medical entity with comparable specialty coverage and NFZ-funded reimbursement model. Comparable in scope as a regional specialty referral center and academic partnership structure.

Broad incumbents

• Szpital Uniwersytecki w Krakowie: Large university hospital affiliated with Jagiellonian University Medical College, combining inpatient specialty care with academic research and clinical trials. Comparable in academic partnership, clinical trial activity, and multi-specialty depth, but larger scale.
• LUX MED: Poland's largest private healthcare operator with hospitals, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services nationwide. Comparable in multi-specialty service portfolio and complementary commercial/out-of-pocket revenue model.
• Medicover: Major private healthcare provider in Poland with hospitals, specialty clinics, and diagnostic services. Comparable in offering multi-specialty care alongside the public system, with overlap in cardiology and diagnostics.

Regional players

• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: Europe's largest university hospital with comparable multi-specialty structure, advanced cardiac and infectious disease programs, and public reimbursement model. Comparable in advanced cardiac procedures (including EV-ICD) and academic-clinical integration, though at much larger scale and in a different country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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