Research Compliance Statement

Effective Date: 7/10/2025

At SurgiCore Ambulatory Surgery Center (“SurgiCore,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical and legal standards in the conduct, oversight, and support of clinical and health-related research activities. When involved in research, SurgiCore ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements.

SurgiCore is dedicated to conducting research that:

• Protects the rights, welfare, and privacy of human participants
• Fosters scientific integrity and transparency
• Complies with all applicable laws and regulations

We follow the ethical principles outlined in the Belmont Report and adhere to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations governing human subject research.

All research activities conducted at SurgiCore or in affiliation with SurgiCore must be:

• Reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Monitored for compliance throughout the research lifecycle
• Documented and reported in accordance with ethical and legal requirements

We may partner with external IRBs or research institutions when needed to ensure proper governance.

Research compliance at SurgiCore includes, but is not limited to:

• Informed Consent: Ensuring that participants understand the purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits before enrolling
• Participant Privacy: Protecting personal and health information in compliance with HIPAA and related regulations
• Financial Conflicts of Interest: Identifying and managing any conflicts among investigators or sponsors
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP): Following internationally recognized standards for ethical and scientific quality
• Accurate Reporting: Providing truthful, complete, and timely reporting of data, outcomes, and adverse events

All staff, physicians, and researchers involved in research must complete required compliance training, including:

• Human Subjects Protection
• HIPAA for Research
• Good Clinical Practice
• Financial Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Training ensures that research conducted at SurgiCore is responsible, compliant, and scientifically valid.

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As SurgiCore explores opportunities to participate in or support clinical research, we will continue to build systems and partnerships that promote ethical discovery, patient safety, and compliance with all regulatory standards.