Réseau de l'arc

At the heart of the Jura Arc region, Réseau de l'Arc embodies a groundbreaking vision for healthcare in Switzerland: a comprehensive, coordinated approach that puts the patient first. Since January 1st, 2024, this pioneering organisation has brought together hospitals, family doctors, specialists and community-based services to offer patients a seamless, uninterrupted care journey.

A Complete Healthcare Network, Rooted in Your Region

Réseau de l'Arc unites a wide range of medical partners in service of the Jura Arc population:

• The hospitals of Moutier and Saint-Imier
• The Biel/Bienne Medical Centre and numerous Medicentres
• An ambulatory and inpatient mental health network
• Two nursing homes (EMS) and a home hospitalisation service
• Two radiology institutes and a physical and cognitive therapy centre
• A regional ambulance service

This one-of-a-kind integration in Switzerland is the result of a joint initiative between Swiss Medical Network, health insurer Visana, and the Canton of Bern — three major players united by a shared ambition: to sustainably transform regional healthcare.

A New Way to Care for You

Where traditional medicine often operates through isolated services, Réseau de l'Arc takes a fundamentally different approach. Family doctors, hospitals, physiotherapists, radiologists and other medical partners work together as a network, at a regional level, to ensure personalised and continuous care — from prevention all the way through to post-hospitalisation home recovery.

Prevention and health promotion are at the core of this philosophy. The goal is not simply to treat illness, but to support each patient over the long term — anticipating risks and fostering everyday well-being.

The VIVA Health Plan: Your Health, In Good Hands

Réseau de l'Arc offers the VIVA health plan, approved by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). This plan covers the full care journey under one roof:

• Preventive care services
• Primary care provided by your family doctor
• Hospital care within the network's facilities
• Home care for a smooth recovery after hospitalisation

Thanks to enhanced coordination between all care providers, every patient benefits from consistent, efficient and personalised medical follow-up — without having to navigate the complexity of the healthcare system alone.