CRCDC Hauts-de-France

What CRCDC Hauts-de-France does

CRCDC Hauts-de-France (Centre Régional de Coordination des Dépistages des Cancers Hauts-de-France) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901, SIREN 843867102) that serves as the sole regional coordinator mandated by ARS Hauts-de-France and Assurance Maladie to implement three national organized cancer screening programs — DOCS (breast, women 50–74), DOCCR (colorectal, adults 50–74), and DOCCU (cervical, women 25–65) — across five departments (Aisne, Nord, Oise, Pas-de-Calais, Somme). The organization sensitizes the eligible regional population to participate in screening, trains and equips healthcare professionals (radiologists, pharmacists, GPs, gynecologists, midwives, gastroenterologists), and runs territorial awareness campaigns such as Octobre Rose and Mars Bleu.

The technology footprint is operational rather than productized: a WordPress-based public website (crcdc-hdf.fr) with GDPR-compliant data handling, a Moodle-based DPC-certified e-learning platform (formations.crcdc-hdf.fr), an interactive eligibility questionnaire, a role-segmented professional portal (Espace Professionnel), and integration with the third-party Kiplin gamification platform for the Défi Connecté challenge. There is no proprietary AI/ML model, no API, no mobile app, and no patents; the organization's differentiation is institutional mandate, provider network, and content library.

CRCDC Hauts-de-France generates no commercial revenue. It is funded by ARS Hauts-de-France and Assurance Maladie (which since January 1, 2024 centralizes invitation letters), with supplementary engagement in EU-funded research (MyPeBS via Unicancer under Horizon 2020). Screening is delivered free of charge to eligible populations through accredited radiology centers, trained pharmacists, healthcare-provider consultations, and online test ordering; 23 employees operate from a single Lille headquarters, with awareness activity distributed across the region via hospital and local-government partners.

Name

CRCDC Hauts-de-France

Legal name

CENTRE REGIONAL DE COORDINATION DES DEPISTAGES DES CANCERS DES HAUTS DE FRANCE

Website

https://crcdc-hdf.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CRCDC Hauts-de-France is a Lille-based non-profit mandated by French public health authorities to coordinate organized breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer screening programs across five departments, training healthcare providers and running awareness campaigns for eligible regional populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Screening Coordination

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Breast Imaging Centers (Mammography/Tomosynthesis) (HLAFAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Women’s Imaging & Breast Health Centers (HLAFAJAJ), Gynecologic Oncology & Women’s Cancer Centers (HLAFAJAK)

Keywords

• Cancer screening coordination
• Public health services
• Organized cancer screening
• Healthcare professional training
• Regional health coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Lille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Health Funding: As a public health organization, CRCDC Hauts-de-France is funded by regional health authorities (ARS Hauts-de-France) and national health insurance (Assurance Maladie) to implement organized cancer screening programs. The organization does not generate commercial revenue. Since January 1, 2024, invitation letters for organized screenings are sent by Assurance Maladie directly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Regional coordination center that implements three national organized cancer screening programs across the Hauts-de-France region: breast cancer screening (DOCS) for women aged 50-74, colorectal cancer screening (DOCCR) for adults aged 50-74, and cervical cancer screening (DOCCU) for women aged 25-65. Provides e-learning training to healthcare professionals, awareness campaigns, and specialized accessibility programs.

Product overview

CRCDC Hauts-de-France is a regional coordination center managing three national organized cancer screening programs: DOCS (breast cancer, women 50-74), DOCCR (colorectal cancer, adults 50-74), and DOCCU (cervical cancer, women 25-65). The organization provides patient invitation management, professional training via its Moodle e-learning platform, awareness campaigns (Mars Bleu, Octobre Rose), and specialized programs like HPV vaccination and HANDIGYNECO for disability access. Services are delivered through the main website, professional portal, and e-learning platform at formations.crcdc-hdf.fr, with support from a resource library and eligibility screening tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CRCDC E-LEARNING: E-learning platform for healthcare professional training on organized cancer screening programs.

Products and services

• DOCS — Dépistage Organisé du Cancer du Sein Organized breast cancer screening program for women aged 50-74 without specific risk factors, offered every two years. Coordinates access to accredited radiology centers across the Hauts-de-France region for biennial mammography screening.
• DOCCR — Dépistage Organisé du Cancer Colorectal Organized colorectal cancer screening program for women and men aged 50-74 without specific risk factors. Provides at-home fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kits through pharmacies, physicians, or online ordering via depistage-colorectal.fr, offered every two years.
• DOCCU — Dépistage Organisé du Cancer du Col de l'Utérus Organized cervical cancer screening program for women aged 25-65 without hysterectomy. Includes HPV testing and cytology based on age, plus HPV vaccination awareness components targeting children from age 11.
• CRCDC E-Learning Platform Moodle-based e-learning platform (formations.crcdc-hdf.fr) offering DPC (Développement Professionnel Continu) certified training programs on cancer screening for healthcare professionals. Includes colorectal cancer training for pharmacists and cervical cancer screening training for general practitioners and midwives.
• Espace Professionnel (Professional Portal) Dedicated online portal providing resources, training materials, news, and tools for healthcare professionals involved in cancer screening programs. Includes role-specific guides for radiologists, gastroenterologists, pharmacists, GPs, gynecologists, and midwives.
• HANDIGYNECO Program Specialized program developed with CoActis Santé to improve gynecological care and cancer screening access for women with disabilities. Includes specific training for healthcare professionals and adapted communication materials for patients with disabilities.
• Vaccination HPV Program HPV vaccination awareness and promotion program integrated with cervical cancer screening. Supports national vaccination campaigns targeting children from age 11, with the goal of preventing HPV-related cancers through earlier immunization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Colorectal cancer participation rate in Hauts-de-France: 30.5% (2022-2023) versus national average of 34.2% and European target of 65%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Assurance MaladiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Since January 1, 2024, Assurance Maladie sends invitation letters directly to eligible populations for organized cancer screenings. This partnership centralizes patient outreach while CRCDC HDF coordinates screening implementation, provider networks, and result follow-up.
• ARS Hauts-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARS (Agence Régionale de Santé) Hauts-de-France is the regional health authority that funds and oversees the organized cancer screening programs implemented by CRCDC HDF. The partnership involves coordination of public health priorities, funding allocation, and strategic alignment with regional health objectives.
• MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole) Nord-Pas de Calais et PicardieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural social mutual insurance providing coverage for rural and agricultural populations in Hauts-de-France. Partners with CRCDC HDF on communication campaigns for cancer screening awareness targeting MSA-affiliated members.
• URPS Pharmaciens Hauts-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerURPS (Union Régionale des Professionnels de Santé) Pharmacists Hauts-de-France partners with CRCDC HDF to develop and deliver e-learning training for pharmacists on colorectal cancer screening test distribution and patient counseling.
• UnicancerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnicancer coordinates the MyPeBS (My Personal Breast Screening) international clinical study in which CRCDC HDF participates, evaluating personalized breast cancer screening based on individual risk assessment for women aged 40-70.
• Ligue contre le Cancer Pas-de-CalaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional branch of the Ligue contre le Cancer (Cancer League) partners with CRCDC HDF for Colon Tour educational exhibitions on colorectal cancer screening, combining prevention education with community outreach events.
• Regional Hospitals and Healthcare CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRCDC HDF works with hospitals and healthcare centers across the region (e.g., CH Dunkerque, CH Valenciennes, CH Compiègne-Noyon, Polyclinique de Picardie, Hôpital Privé Villeneuve d'Ascq) for awareness events, screening promotion stands, and professional education.
• Local Communities and CCAS (Centres Communaux d'Action Sociale)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal governments and social action centers partner with CRCDC HDF for local screening awareness events, community health fairs, and territorial animation projects such as the co-constructed screening exhibition with CC2SO (Communauté de Communes Somme Sud-Ouest).
• CoActis SantéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoActis Santé develops accessibility-focused health resources for people with disabilities. CRCDC HDF partners with them on the Handigynéco project to improve breast cancer screening access and accommodation for patients with disabilities.
• CPAM (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie) - Aisne, Oise, SommecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal CPAM offices partner with CRCDC HDF for screening promotion activities, including giant colon exhibitions, collective awareness sessions, and webinars targeting insured populations in their territories.
• The Link Ink (Artists and Comics Professionals)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of artists and comic book professionals working on creative health communication projects. Co-developed cancer screening exhibition with CC2SO featuring artistic portraits and interactive educational content.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Fondation ARC pour la Recherche sur le Cancer: French cancer research foundation funding basic, translational, and clinical research. Operates in the same cancer ecosystem as CRCDC and shares the mission of reducing cancer mortality, though focused on research rather than screening coordination.
• Unicancer: Federation of French Comprehensive Cancer Centres coordinating cancer care and research. Partners with CRCDC on the MyPeBS personalized breast screening study. Relevant for understanding cancer care delivery in France and as a research collaboration partner.
• European Cancer Organisation: Pan-European cancer stakeholder organization that influences EU cancer policy, including screening targets and quality assurance frameworks. Relevant peer given CRCDC's participation in EU-funded initiatives like MyPeBS and the 65% European screening participation target that informs regional objectives.
• Ligue contre le Cancer: Major French cancer NGO that partners with CRCDC on community awareness initiatives like the Colon Tour exhibitions. Operates as a patient advocacy and research funding organization, complementary to CRCDC's screening coordination role.
• ARS Hauts-de-France (Agence Régionale de Santé): Regional health authority that funds and oversees CRCDC's screening programs. Functions as both funder and strategic partner, coordinating regional health policy implementation. While not a screening peer, it is the primary institutional relationship that defines CRCDC's operating environment.
• Assurance Maladie (CNAM): French national health insurance system that since January 2024 sends screening invitations directly to eligible populations. Operates the screening logistics infrastructure that CRCDC coordinates with, and represents the largest healthcare payer in France.

Broad incumbents

• Santé Publique France: French national public health agency responsible for population health surveillance, health promotion, and disease prevention. Comparable in its public health mandate and government funding model, though broader in scope than CRCDC's cancer-screening focus.
• INCa (Institut National du Cancer): French national cancer institute that coordinates national cancer policy, including the organized screening programs that CRCDC Hauts-de-France implements regionally. INCa sets strategic direction, produces national campaigns (Octobre Rose, Mars Bleu), and allocates resources that flow through CRCDCs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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