HCA Healthcare Research Institute
HCA Healthcare Research Institute is the multispecialty clinical research arm of HCA Healthcare. Our expert physicians work with trusted pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners to unlock insights from real-world data and conduct clinical studies leading to breakthroughs in science, medicine and care for all people.
Shaping the future of clinical research
Today's research paves the way for tomorrow's breakthroughs.
By leveraging real-world data and transforming groundbreaking ideas into life-changing care, we are working through every discovery to create a healthy, more hopeful future for our patients and communities.
Who we are
How we do it
What we offer
- 54Sites in the network and growing
- 523Total active studies
- 230National experienced principal investigators
- 14Specialties
HCA Healthcare Research Institute
Our network
HCA Healthcare Research Institute’s site network connects sponsors and contract research organizations with national scientific key opinion leaders and community-based hospitals across the country. We perform research in a variety of therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiology, neuroscience, pulmonary and thoracic, and inpatient surgical/device trials, collaborating across physician groups to help improve patient access and maximize start-up efficiency.
Our patients
When you participate in a clinical research trial, you contribute to unlocking breakthroughs in science and the future of healthcare. Many medications and treatments would not exist without research participants. People of all ages and backgrounds can participate in clinical trials. Talk to your doctor to learn more about participating in a clinical trial and contributing to the future of medicine.
Our partners
HCA Healthcare is a leader in research. Our approximately 44 million annual patient encounters provide a wealth of data that is utilized for records-based initiatives.
The Research Institute serves as a valuable partner and liaison between research study sponsors and our network of sites in communities across the country.
The Research Institute offers:
- A single point of contact to streamline trials and site activation
- Multi-specialty centralized support services
- Access to diverse, quality sites with proven performance
- Experienced principal investigator support across a network of therapeutic areas
Our physicians
As part of a learning health system, we are unlocking insights into real-world data and clinical studies that lead to scientific breakthroughs and transform patient care.
Join a growing network of more than 200 principal investigators participating in local and national research initiatives, advancing care for our patients.