Brasília – Philanthropic hospitals known as Santas Casas are coordinating a joint strategy to expand their participation in clinical research, aiming to strengthen scientific capacity, attract investment and improve financial sustainability. The initiative seeks to integrate multiple institutions into structured research networks capable of conducting multicenter trials and partnering with pharmaceutical companies and academic centers.

Nelson Teich, former Minister of Health, is cited in the discussion as a supporter of expanding clinical research within hospital networks as a way to enhance efficiency, generate evidence and diversify revenue streams. According to stakeholders involved in the initiative, scaling research activities across Santas Casas could position the network as a relevant player in Brazil’s innovation ecosystem while contributing to improved standards of care.

The movement comes amid ongoing financial pressures on philanthropic hospitals, which play a central role in delivering services within Brazil’s public health system. Expanding research capacity is seen as a strategic pathway to modernization, technological incorporation and long-term sustainability.

Source: Valor