Expansion of ECRI's influence in Latin America achieved through a fresh alliance with TINC
ECRI, a globally trusted health care advancing nonprofit, has announced a new collaboration with Tecnología en Ingeniería Clínica SAPI de CV (TINC), a leading clinical engineering firm based in Mexico. This strategic relationship aims to make ECRI's internationally recognized expertise and solutions more accessible across Mexico and throughout Latin America.
Through this partnership, health care organizations in Latin America will gain access to independent medical device testing and performance evaluations, expert contract analysis services to uncover value and mitigate risk, and comprehensive risk assessment services. This collaboration will provide data-driven capital equipment procurement support, practical operational reference tools for daily decision-making, and in-depth health technology assessments tailored to the Latin American context.
The partnership facilitates improved medical technology assessment, considering local needs, budgets, and regulations, which enhances the relevance and applicability of the guidance for procuring safe and effective devices. By combining ECRI’s knowledge with TINC’s regional network and innovation capabilities, health care providers can optimize procurement strategies to reduce costs, avoid unnecessary purchases, and ensure acquisition of high-value medical technologies.
Capacity building and training are also key components of the collaboration. Collaboration typically includes training and education initiatives for health care professionals and procurement teams, strengthening local expertise in technology evaluation, risk management, and lifecycle management. TINC’s focus on innovation means the partnership can help integrate new and locally developed technologies into health systems more effectively, fostering sustainable and context-appropriate solutions.
Leveraging ECRI’s safety alerts and risk management programs through TINC’s platforms enhances the ability of organizations to identify and mitigate risks associated with medical technologies, improving overall patient safety. The partnership encourages sharing of best practices and experiences across Latin American countries, helping to build a community of practice around medical technology management and procurement.
Together, ECRI and TINC will support providers, procurement agencies, and health ministries in making smarter, safer technology decisions. This collaboration aligns with both organizations' missions to ensure patients receive care supported by safe, reliable, and cost-effective medical technologies.
To learn more about how ECRI can help, contact the ECRI Latin America team at [email protected] or visit https://cmmstinc.com/. ECRI and TINC will broaden awareness and adoption of evidence-based health care practices, ultimately improving healthcare quality and safety across Latin America.
