SCRS Announces Collaboration with Hawthorne Health as New Global Impact Partner
May 29, 2025 – Hawthorne Health, a leading community site network with more than 75 site locations across the United States, today announced its partnership with the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) as a Global Impact Partner.
The SCRS Global Impact Partner (GIP) program establishes a unique collaboration between industry organizations and clinical research sites, creating dialogue and opportunities to develop innovative solutions that address mutual challenges in clinical research. As part of this strategic collaboration, Hawthorne Health will contribute to SCRS initiatives aimed at advancing site best practices for accessible clinical research.
Hawthorne Health is deeply rooted in patient communities, with a nationwide network of 75+ community-based sites, including historically underserved and hard-to-reach areas. As a leading community site network, Hawthorne Health increases patient access, improves retention, and lowers study costs by seamlessly integrating trials into the fabric of patients’ everyday lives.
“Our partnership with SCRS underscores Hawthorne Health’s dedication to enhancing accessibility and efficiency in clinical research,” said Josh Rose, CEO of Hawthorne Health. “Collaborating with SCRS enables us to advance awareness and adoption of community site models, reinforcing our commitment to improving access and representation in clinical research.”
By integrating research into the communities where patients live, work, and receive care, Hawthorne Health reduces barriers to their participation, increasing accessibility, and fostering greater transparency and confidence in clinical trials. Hawthorne’s network mirrors the diverse populations it serves, bringing trials closer to those who need them most, and enabling sponsors to achieve recruitment goals faster and more effectively.
“SCRS is honored to welcome Hawthorne Health to our distinguished group of Global Impact Partners,” said Marcus Maleck, Vice President of Global Business Partnerships with SCRS. “Their collaborative approach to streamlining trial processes represents the kind of innovation our members and partners need for more accessible clinical trials. We look forward to the Hawthorne Health team’s unique perspective to advance our global, site-focused initiatives.”
For more information about the SCRS Global Impact Partner program, visit scrsprograms.com.
About Hawthorne Health
Hawthorne Health is the leading community site network, with 75+ locations across the U.S. and a mission to make clinical trials more accessible. Supporting 12+ therapeutic areas and partnering with more than 40 study sponsors, Hawthorne leverages intelligent technology to expand patient access, improve retention, and reduce study costs. By embedding high-quality, compliant research within local communities, Hawthorne streamlines the trial process—making it scalable, cost-effective, and patient-centric. This approach helps shorten timelines and bring better treatments to market, faster. To learn more, visit www.hawthornehealth.com.
About the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS)
The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to unifying the voice of the global clinical research site community. Representing more than 11,000 research sites in 50+ countries, SCRS facilitates industry collaborations and conversations dedicated to site-focused advocacy, education, mentorship, and connection. SCRS is an active and influential champion for sites in industry initiatives to ensure that the perspective of sites is heard and valued. Learn more and get involved at myscrs.org. Our voice. Our community. Your success.
