Company Research Report: Praktikertjänst AB
Company Overview
- Name: Praktikertjänst AB
- Mission of the Company: The company aims to provide long-term sustainable healthcare for everyone throughout Sweden. By increasing the practitioner perspective in healthcare, Praktikertjänst seeks to create better working environments and deliver high-quality care, resulting in the country's highest patient satisfaction.
- Founded: The company was founded over 60 years ago, with operations historically aimed at giving practitioners more time for care.
- Key People:
- Carina Olson - CEO and Group Executive Officer
- Ann-Britt Östlund - Head of Dental Care Division
- Björn Jonasson - Head of Healthcare Division
- Urban Englund - Chairman of the Board
- Headquarters: Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata 9, Stockholm, Sweden
- Number of Employees: 7,300 employees
- Revenue: No information is available
- Notable for: Praktikertjänst is notable for being one of Sweden's largest healthcare providers with the highest level of patient satisfaction and employee engagement. The organization is structured as a cooperative owned and operated by 1,300 leading practitioners.
Products and Services
Products and Services
Praktikertjänst offers a range of services primarily in healthcare and dentistry:
1. Vårdcentraler (Health Centers):
- Description: Provides primary healthcare services across Sweden.
- Key Features: Nationwide coverage with 93 centers, offering personalized care focused on long-term health.
2. Tandvårdsmottagningar (Dental Clinics):
- Description: One of the largest providers of dental care in Sweden with 520 clinics.
- Key Features: Offers comprehensive services from general dentistry, implants, surgeries to aesthetic treatments. Treatment is provided by qualified dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians.
3. Specialistmottagningar (Specialist Clinics):
- Description: These clinics address specialized medical needs.
- Key Features: Operates 80 clinics with services including obstetrics, rehabilitation, and psychological therapy.
4. Vård Online (Online Care):
- Description: Provides medical consultations remotely.
- Key Features: Accessible care requiring only BankID and internet connection, catering to common ailments which do not necessitate physical visits.
Recent Developments
- New Openings and Acquisitions:
- Vaccincenter Kung Oskar: Opened in Lund, offering vaccinations via a physical site and a mobile vaccine bus covering several regions.
- Tandhälsan Mullsjö: Took over a dental care clinic in Mullsjö in January 2025.
- Walloxens Tandhälsa: Newly opened dental clinic in Knivsta as of November 2024.
- Agreements and Partnerships:
- Stockholm Kids BUMM: Announced termination of care agreement due to changes in health care structuring by Region Stockholm as of February 2025.
- Vallonens Vårdcentral: Terminated care agreement citing challenging economic conditions.
- Achievements:
- Recognized as Sweden’s fifth-best employer in November 2024.
- The company’s work in reducing mercury emissions through the Hg-rid web tool for dental practices.
Conclusion
Praktikertjänst AB continues to be a leader in providing comprehensive healthcare services across Sweden. Its cooperative model empowers practitioners by offering them ownership, leading to high-quality and patient-centric care. Recent expansions and innovative strategies in sustainable practices demonstrate its commitment to enhancing healthcare services while maintaining a focus on sustainable operations and employee satisfaction.