NUHCS - National University Heart Centre, Singapore

What NUHCS - National University Heart Centre, Singapore does

NUHCS (National University Heart Centre, Singapore) is a public tertiary cardiovascular centre operating as a department within the National University Health System (NUHS), a government-funded Singapore healthcare group. Founded in 2008 and headquartered at the National University Hospital at 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, NUHCS delivers specialized cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care across 4 locations spanning western and central Singapore (NUH, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, and Jurong Medical Centre). Service lines are organized into 6 Core Clinical Programmes (Acute Coronary Syndrome, Congenital & Structural Heart Disease, Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy, Heart Rhythm, Vascular Medicine & Therapy, Women's Heart Health) and 2 Peaks of Excellence (Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Aortic Centre).

Clinically, NUHCS is built on advanced procedural technology and techniques: a minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery (MICTS) programme covering keyhole mitral/aortic/tricuspid valve, bypass, and arrhythmia ablation surgery; Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (UVATS) — first performed in Singapore in 2009; a hybrid operating theatre operational since 2011 enabling combined open and endovascular aortic surgery; the PEARS (Personalised External Aortic Root Support) custom 3D mesh sleeve procedure; Asia's first internationally accredited Diagnostic Vascular Lab; leadless pacemaker implantation; and a gene editing clinical trial for a rare cardiac disease. Reported procedure volumes include 500+ MICTS patients (as of 2021) and 400+ lung surgeries annually, with >85% success rate for atrial ablation.

The business model is publicly funded healthcare delivery: NUHCS generates revenue primarily through subsidized specialist consultations, diagnostics, and complex cardiothoracic and vascular procedures for Singapore citizens and permanent residents, with differentiated rates for private and international patients. Secondary revenue streams include charitable donations via the NUHCS Heart Fund (a sub-fund of NUHS Fund Limited, incorporated 2012). GTM motion is referral-led: GPs, primary care, and other specialists refer patients in; patients also self-engage via the NUHS App, contact centre, and teleconsult. Supporting a referral brand is a continuous medical education, residency, and research presence, including the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) and NUHS Digital (NUHS App, TeleConsult, NEHR integration). NUHCS does not have external investors and is fully embedded within the NUHS public healthcare umbrella.

Name

NUHCS - National University Heart Centre, Singapore

Legal name

National University Health System Pte. Ltd

Website

https://nuhcs.com.sg

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NUHCS is Singapore's national heart centre within the public NUHS system, providing specialized cardiac, thoracic, and vascular care across 4 locations, 6 clinical programmes, and 2 peaks of excellence to Singapore residents and regional patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Cardiovascular Healthcare Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Offices of Physicians (6211), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Cardiology (Consultative) (HLAKABAA), Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK)

Keywords

• Cardiovascular healthcare services
• Cardiac surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Vascular medicine therapy
• Heart centre programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Healthcare Services: NUHCS generates revenue through providing specialized cardiovascular healthcare services including consultations, diagnostic tests, surgeries, and treatments. As a public healthcare institution, services are provided at subsidized rates for Singapore citizens and permanent residents, with additional revenue from private patients and international patients.
2. NUHCS Heart Fund Donations: Charitable donations from individuals, corporations (e.g., Schroders Singapore contributed $200,000), and fundraising events to assist financially disadvantaged patients and support cardiovascular research and education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NUHCS provides specialised cardiovascular and cardiothoracic-vascular healthcare services including screening, diagnosis, interventional and surgical treatment, and long-term management of heart and vascular conditions. Core service lines are organised across six clinical programmes (Acute Coronary Syndrome, Congenital & Structural Heart Disease, Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy, Heart Rhythm, Vascular Medicine & Therapy, Women's Heart Health) and two peaks of excellence in minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery and aortic care. Services are delivered across four physical locations in western and central Singapore, supplemented by teleconsult and the NUHS App.

Product overview

NUHCS is a comprehensive national heart centre providing specialized cardiovascular healthcare through 6 Core Clinical Programmes (Acute Coronary Syndrome, Congenital & Structural Heart Disease, Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy, Heart Rhythm, Vascular Medicine & Therapy, Women's Heart Health) and 2 Peaks of Excellence (Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Programme including UVATS lung surgery, and Aortic Centre with PEARS procedure). Services span 4 locations across Singapore. The patient-facing digital services include the NUHS App for appointment management and TeleConsult for virtual visits. The institution also operates a Diagnostic Vascular Lab (Asia's first internationally accredited), Lung Surgery Centre (over 400 surgeries annually), and offers support through the Caring Hearts Support Group and NUHCS Heart Fund for financially disadvantaged patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NUHCS Heart Fund: A sub-fund of NUHS Fund Limited that provides assistance to financially disadvantaged cardiovascular patients and supports medical research and education programmes in cardiovascular diseases.

Products and services

• Acute Coronary Syndrome Programme Core clinical programme at NUHCS providing specialised screening, diagnosis, interventional and long-term care for patients with acute coronary syndrome.
• Congenital & Structural Heart Disease Programme Core clinical programme at NUHCS for screening, diagnosis, interventional and surgical treatment of congenital and structural heart conditions.
• Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Programme Core clinical programme at NUHCS focused on heart failure and cardiomyopathy care, including device therapy and long-term disease management.
• Heart Rhythm Programme Core clinical programme at NUHCS addressing cardiac rhythm disorders, including electrophysiology, ablation, and cardiac device implantation (pacemakers, defibrillators, resynchronisation therapy).
• Vascular Medicine & Therapy Programme Core clinical programme at NUHCS providing vascular disease diagnosis and therapy, including vascular and endovascular surgery.
• Women's Heart Health Programme Core clinical programme at NUHCS focused on cardiovascular prevention, awareness and specialised care tailored to women.
• Aortic Centre Peak of Excellence at NUHCS providing multidisciplinary care for aortic diseases, including open aortic surgery, endovascular stenting, hybrid aortic surgery, and the PEARS procedure in a hybrid operating theatre.
• Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Programme Peak of Excellence at NUHCS offering minimally invasive cardiac surgeries (mitral, aortic and tricuspid valve surgery, bypass, arrhythmia ablation, ASD closure) and minimally invasive thoracic surgery including UVATS single-incision lung surgery.
• Cardio4Cities (C4C) Population health initiative under NUHCS focused on cardiovascular disease prevention and management across cities.
• NUHS App Mobile application enabling patients to view, make, change or cancel Specialist Outpatient Clinic appointments and manage healthcare appointments across NUHS institutions.
• TeleConsult Virtual consultation service enabling patients to receive cardiology medical advice remotely via the NUHS App.
• Research Trials Programme Clinical research trials programme that recruits volunteers to participate in cardiovascular research, including the first-in-Asia gene editing clinical trial for a rare fatal heart disease.
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Programme Postgraduate residency training programme for aspiring cardiothoracic surgeons delivered by NUHCS.
• Cardiology Senior Residency Programme Senior residency programme for cardiology specialist trainees delivered by NUHCS.
• Nursing Education Programme Nursing training programmes including Nurses-Centric Training and Cross-Professionals Training delivered by NUHCS.
• NUHCS Heart Fund Charitable fund providing financial assistance to financially disadvantaged cardiovascular patients and supporting cardiovascular research and education programmes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 patients treated with MICTS programme as of 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tan Tock Seng Hospital (Cardiology): Major public hospital under NHG with cardiology services. Overlaps with NUHCS in providing cardiac care to central Singapore residents and competes for referrals.
• Gleneagles Hospital Singapore: Private tertiary hospital offering cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology. Competes with NUHCS for private patients and international medical tourists seeking cardiac care in Singapore.
• Mount Elizabeth Hospital (Cardiac Centre): Private hospital with comprehensive cardiac services including heart surgery, attracting both private and international patients. Competes with NUHCS for the premium cardiac segment in Singapore.
• National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS): Singapore's other national specialty heart centre, operating under SingHealth. Directly competes with NUHCS for cardiac referrals, complex surgeries, and clinical talent in Singapore.
• Singapore General Hospital (Cardiology): Singapore's largest tertiary hospital with a major cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery department. Competes with NUHCS for complex cardiac cases and serves as a public hospital alternative.

Broad incumbents

• Mayo Clinic (Cardiovascular): US-based global medical center with elite cardiovascular services. Sets the standard for integrated cardiac care and competes for ultra-complex international patient referrals.
• Cleveland Clinic (Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute): Global leader in cardiac care consistently ranked #1 in the US. Provides the benchmark for tertiary cardiac services and competes for the most complex international referrals.

Regional players

• Bumrungrad International Hospital: Leading Thai medical tourism hospital with a renowned heart center. Competes for regional cardiac patients from Southeast Asia who might otherwise choose NUHCS for international medical care.
• Asan Medical Center (Heart Institute): South Korea's premier hospital with a major heart institute offering advanced cardiac surgery and transplant services. Competes for high-acuity regional cases in Asia.
• Apollo Hospitals (Cardiac Care): India's largest hospital chain with one of the world's highest cardiac surgery volumes. Competes for regional and international heart patients from South and Southeast Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NUHCS
• Facebookfacebook.com/NUHCS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nuhcs
• Instagraminstagram.com/nuhcsofficial

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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