Szpital Wojewodzki Im. Mikolaja Kopernika

What Szpital Wojewodzki Im. Mikolaja Kopernika does

Szpital Wojewódzki im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Koszalinie (Szpital Wojewódzki / SWK) is a publicly owned regional hospital (samodzielny publiczny zakład opieki zdrowotnej) under the West Pomeranian Voivodeship government, headquartered at ul. Tytusa Chałubińskiego 7 in Koszalin, Poland. It operates as the primary multi-specialty medical center for the eastern part of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, serving a catchment of approximately 600,000 residents across 23 inpatient wards, multiple specialist outpatient clinics, a sole-regional 24/7 Emergency Department (SOR) handling ~27,000 patients annually, and satellite facilities at ul. Orla 2, ul. Słowiańska 15, and Aleja Monte Cassino 13. On-campus clinical capability is anchored by advanced diagnostic imaging (PET-CT, MRI, CT, Gamma Camera, angiography) and a pneumatic post system linking the SOR to an on-site Diagnostyka S.A. laboratory; co-located partners include Affidea's International Oncology Center, a Fresenius Nephrocare dialysis station, and an RCKIK blood donation point.

The hospital's product surface spans the Szybka Terapia Onkologiczna (Fast Oncology Therapy) DILO pathway, a clinical trials program (tripartite contracts with sponsors/CROs), a bariatric surgery program (~50 procedures in 2025), pediatric orthopedics, external cephalic version, a rehabilitation clinic (~4,500 patients and ~140,000 procedures annually), and digital access via the eRejestracja patient portal (Trusted Profile / e-ID login) plus an AI-powered website chatbot. Revenue mechanics are dominated by NFZ (National Health Fund) contracts for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, diagnostic, and clinical trial services, supplemented by a tiered paid parking system (2.80–9 PLN/hour) and minor CRO/sponsor clinical trial revenue (30/70 split with investigators). Pricing is regulated; NFZ-covered services are free at point of use for insured patients.

Recent capital deployment exceeds 500 million PLN cumulatively, with the most recent waves being the 19 million PLN SOR modernization (reopened January 2025), 27 million PLN EU co-financing for a new rehabilitation and pediatric outpatient building (project period April 2026 – June 2029), and approximately 27 million PLN in two KPO projects for cardiology equipment and cybersecurity/IT infrastructure. The hospital is led by Director Piotr Sołtysiński with Deputy Directors Marcin Podleśny (Technical-Administrative) and Andrzej Melka (Medical Affairs, acting), and Chief Nurse Jadwiga Derda.

Name

Szpital Wojewodzki Im. Mikolaja Kopernika

Legal name

Szpital Wojewódzki im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Koszalinie

Website

https://swk.med.pl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Szpital Wojewódzki im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Koszalinie is a publicly owned Polish regional hospital operating 23 inpatient wards and a sole-regional 24/7 Emergency Department, serving approximately 600,000 residents of eastern West Pomeranian Voivodeship with multi-specialty care, advanced diagnostic imaging, and an electronic patient registration portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital-Integrated Cancer Centers (Acute Oncology Programs) (HLAFAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Surgical Recovery SNFs (HLADADAF), Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation SNFs (HLADADAH), Short-Term Rehabilitation (Post-Acute) SNFs (HLADADAA)

Keywords

• Regional hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Oncology treatment pathways
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Specialist outpatient clinics

Headquarters

HQ city

Koszalin

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. National Health Fund (NFZ) Reimbursement: The primary revenue stream is contracted services reimbursed by Poland's National Health Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia, NFZ). The hospital holds contracts with NFZ for inpatient care, specialist outpatient clinics, emergency services, diagnostic imaging, and clinical trials. Services are provided at zero direct cost to patients covered by public health insurance.
2. Parking Fees: Paid parking operates on hospital grounds since May 7. Green zone (patient parking) charges 2.80 PLN first hour, 3.20 PLN second hour, 3.60 PLN for third and subsequent hours. Red zone (staff/overflow) charges 9 PLN per hour. First 15 minutes free in both zones. People with disabilities park free for up to 4 hours.
3. Clinical Trial Sponsorship (CRO/Sponsor Contracts): The hospital conducts clinical trials under tripartite contracts between the hospital, investigator, and sponsor/CRO. Sponsors provide compensation split 30% to the hospital center and 70% to the investigator. Sponsors also supply study medications, medical materials, and equipment for trial conduct.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Szpital Wojewódzki im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Koszalinie is a multi-specialty regional public hospital operating 23 inpatient wards plus specialist outpatient clinics, an Emergency Department (SOR), diagnostic imaging (PET-CT, MRI, CT, angiography), and rehabilitation services for approximately 600,000 residents of eastern West Pomeranian Voivodeship. The hospital also runs a Fast Oncology Therapy pathway, clinical trials program, eRejestracja patient portal, and outsourced on-site services including dialysis, blood donation, and international oncology (Affidea).

Product overview

Szpital Wojewódzki im. Mikołaja Kopernika w Koszalinie is a regional multi-specialty hospital providing healthcare services to approximately 600,000 residents of western Pomerania. The hospital operates 23 inpatient departments and multiple specialist outpatient clinics, supported by diagnostic laboratories and emergency services. The institution offers a digital patient portal (e-Rejestracja) for electronic appointment scheduling, an interactive hospital map system, modernized emergency department, clinical trials program, and fast-track oncological therapy services. The hospital provides specialized medical services including pediatric care, cardiology, orthopedics, bariatric surgery, and rehabilitation, supported by modern diagnostic imaging and parking facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Szpital Wojewódzki - Main Hospital Campus (Główna Placóẃka) Regional multi-specialty hospital providing inpatient care across 23 departments, specialist outpatient clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and emergency services to approximately 600,000 residents of eastern West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Includes International Oncology Center Affidea, pediatric and neonatal units, cardiac care, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.
• Szybka Terapia Onkologiczna (Fast Oncological Therapy) Rapid cancer diagnosis and treatment pathway using a DILO card (Karta DILO) that eliminates referral limits and sets maximum timelines for each stage of diagnosis and treatment. Patients with suspected or confirmed malignant tumors are fast-tracked through diagnostics and therapy by oncology coordinators.
• Szpitalny Oddział Ratunkowy (Emergency Department / SOR) Emergency department providing 24/7 urgent medical care for the region, the only emergency department in the eastern part of West Pomeranian Voivodeship. Modernized facility with Braille door signage, automatic queuing system, wheelchair-accessible registration, mobile beds, and a pneumatic post system connecting to the laboratory.
• Poradnie Specjalistyczne (Specialist Outpatient Clinics) Hospital-affiliated specialist outpatient clinics offering consultations in surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, urology, otolaryngology, cardiology, orthopedics, gynecology, pediatrics, neonatology, infectious diseases, hepatology, metabolic diseases, and dentistry for referred patients. Located at the main campus and two satellite locations on ul. Słowiańska 15 and Aleja Monte Cassino 13.
• e-Rejestracja (Electronic Patient Registration Portal) Online patient appointment booking portal that allows patients to register for specialist outpatient clinics, manage accounts, view appointment history, and reset passwords. Supports login via Trusted Profile (Profil Zaufany), e-ID, or anonymous code.
• Badania Kliniczne (Clinical Trials Program) Clinical research program conducting scientific studies to confirm efficacy and safety of new medications, registered on clinicaltrials.gov and conducted under tripartite contracts between the hospital, investigator, and sponsor/CRO per Polish and EU pharmaceutical regulations.
• Hospital Parking System Paid parking system operating in two zones: Green Zone (patient parking) with progressive hourly rates of 2.80-3.60 PLN and Red Zone (staff/overflow) at 9 PLN per hour. Supports cash, card, BLIK, and Mobilet mobile app payments. First 15 minutes free in both zones; persons with disabilities and blood donors receive free parking.
• Mapa Szpitala (Interactive Hospital Map) Interactive building map showing all hospital departments, outpatient clinics, diagnostic facilities, and services across multiple buildings (A1-A10, B1-B10, C1-C9) with entry points and location details to help patients navigate the campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~600,000 people served in service area
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Affidea - Międzynarodowe Centrum Onkologii (Affidea International Oncology Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationAffidea operates an International Oncology Center within the hospital's Building A1. Services include Radiation Oncology Clinic, Gamma Camera, PET-CT, and CT imaging. This co-location provides integrated oncological diagnostics and treatment on the hospital campus.
• Diagnostyka S.A. - LaboratorycoreTechnology or IntegrationDiagnostic S.A. operates a laboratory within Building C3 of the hospital campus, providing diagnostic testing services for hospital patients and supporting the pneumatic post system connecting SOR with the laboratory.
• Fresenius Nephrocare Polska Sp. z o.o. - Dialysis StationcoreTechnology or IntegrationFresenius Nephrocare operates a dialysis station in Building C3 of the hospital, providing kidney dialysis services for hospital patients on-site.
• RCKIK - Regionalne Centrum Krwiodawstwa i Krwiolecznictwa (Regional Blood Donation Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationRCKIK operates a blood donation point in Building C3. Blood donors receive free parking for up to 2 hours on the day of donation. The hospital relies on this partnership for transfusion services.
• Klub Amazonki w Darłowie (Amazon Club Darłowo)minorOthersBreast cancer survivors' support group that regularly visits oncology patients before holidays (Christmas, Easter) with handmade gifts and emotional support. Organized in cooperation with the Darłowo Commune Office (Wójt Gminy Darłowo Radosław Głażewski).
• Provision sp. z o.o.minorOthersConstruction company from Rumia that won the public tender for SOR renovation and modernization work. The approximately 19 million PLN project included building restructuring, new doors, windows, wall and floor coverings, and installation upgrades.
• Klinika Kardiochirurgii w Bydgoszczy (Bydgoszcz Cardiosurgery Clinic)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCardiac surgery specialists from the Bydgoszcz Clinic visited the hospital to explore collaboration opportunities for cardiology patients. Discussions included potential cooperation in cardiac surgery, with visits to the Cardiology Department and Hemodynamics and Electrophysiology labs.
• Szpital Uniwersytecki nr 1 im. dra Jurasza w Bydgoszczy (Jurasz University Hospital No. 1 in Bydgoszcz)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerExploratory discussions on cooperation in pediatric surgery and pediatric hematology/oncology. Visit included Prof. Jan Styczyński (national consultant in pediatric oncology and hematology) and Dr. Przemysław Gałązka (pediatric surgery consultant). The Bydgoszcz team visited the Children's Surgery and Children's Ward departments.
• Gmina Będzino (Będzino Commune)minorOthersResidents of Będzino commune create handmade greeting cards for hospital patients for various holidays (Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Patient's Day). The initiative involves multiple local institutions including schools, cultural centers, libraries, senior centers, and the municipal office. Over 1,600 cards were prepared for patients in 2025.
• Forum KoszalinminorOthersOrganizer of the 'Kręć dla Hospicjum' (Cycle for Hospice) charity event. The hospital participated in this initiative, with paramedics conducting first aid demonstrations for children and youth. Each kilometer cycled translates to donations for the local hospice.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Diagnostyka S.A. Poland's largest medical laboratory network operating an on-campus lab at SWK. Comparable as a Polish healthcare infrastructure partner with similar NFZ-driven revenue model and multi-site regional footprint.
• Centrum Zdrowia Tuchola / Szpital Powiatowy w Tucholi: County-level hospital in Kuyavian-Pomerania providing a similar mix of multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient services to a smaller rural catchment. Comparable in NFZ funding dependency and infrastructure modernization cycle.

Direct peers

• Szpital Wojewódzki w Zielonej Górze: Voivodeship hospital in Lubuskie, similar in structure to SWK as a public regional multi-specialty provider funded by NFZ and voivodeship government. Comparable in scale, scope of services, and dependency on EU-funded modernization programs.
• Wojewódzki Szpital Zespolony im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Toruniu: Regional voivodeship-level multi-specialty hospital in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. Directly comparable as a public regional hospital of similar scale operating under the NFZ framework with multiple specialty wards and emergency services.
• Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny w Legnicy: Specialist regional hospital in Lower Silesia providing multi-specialty acute care to a similarly sized regional population. Comparable in operating model, NFZ funding, and recent EU-funded modernization of infrastructure and equipment.
• Szpital Uniwersytecki nr 1 im. dra Jurasza w Bydgoszczy: University hospital in Bydgoszcz with which SWK has active exploratory partnerships in pediatric oncology/hematology and pediatric surgery. Comparable as a multi-specialty tertiary hospital in northern Poland with a similar NFZ reimbursement model and academic affiliation ambitions.

Broad incumbents

• Scanmed S.A. One of Poland's largest private healthcare operators running hospitals and clinics under NFZ contracts. Comparable as a multi-site Polish hospital operator competing for NFZ contracts in the same reimbursement system, though private rather than public.
• Lux Med (LUX MED Sp. z o.o.): Poland's largest private healthcare group operating hospitals, outpatient clinics and diagnostics. Comparable as a major national multi-specialty provider that competes for NFZ-funded volumes in overlapping service categories like cardiology, oncology and rehabilitation.

Others

• Fresenius Nephrocare Polska: Dialysis operator that runs a co-located dialysis station in SWK's Building C3. Comparable as a strategic on-campus partner and as a Poland-wide specialty healthcare provider with similar NFZ reimbursement exposure.

Emerging players

• Affidea (International Oncology Center): Pan-European diagnostic imaging and oncology operator that co-locates its International Oncology Center on SWK's campus. While a partner rather than direct competitor, Affidea is the most direct comparability point for SWK's oncology, PET-CT, and radiation therapy services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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