Join ABRAHCT
Be part of the association that brings together Brazil's transitional care sector.
Why join
The association's work, in practice.
ABRAHCT's mission is to foster discussion and the search for innovative solutions for the sector, contributing to its strength and sustainability. That work is organised along concrete fronts:
A voice in the regulatory agenda
The segment is currently regulated within the framework for acute care hospitals. The association argues for a specific classification for transitional care — and the Regulatory Committee, in its institutional definition, “Builds, fosters and strengthens the regulation of transitional care in Brazil.”
Work in committees
Technical activity is organised into three committees — Scientific, Regulatory, and Communication and Market — each with a named coordinator and its full membership published.
Sector data
The association produces the segment's reference figures: the 2023 survey recorded 2,745 beds and growth of 101.6% over five years.
ABRAHCT survey released in August 2023, compared with the 1,361 beds in operation in 2018.
Visibility for the sector
The 2023 survey was reported by Saúde Business and Revista Visão Hospitalar; in 2025, the Sector Diagnosis was picked up by Medicina S/A and GeHosp.
Eligibility
Full Members
Private legal entities working mainly in the provision of transitional care clinic and/or hospital, step-down and palliative care services. General admission requirements:
- Work mainly in the provision of transitional care clinic or hospital, step-down and palliative care services;
- Draw most of their revenue from private sources of payment, such as private patients or supplementary health plan operators;
- Hold an unblemished reputation and not be affiliated with other associative bodies whose ties could create a conflict of interest with ABRAHCT and its members.
Invited Members
Private legal entities or individuals who, although they do not carry out these activities as their main business, are considered relevant to the sector by virtue of their professional knowledge or their relationships across the segment's value chain. General admission requirements:
- Commit to ABRAHCT's practices, values and culture;
- Take part in publicising the activities developed by ABRAHCT;
- Work in the health or education field;
- Hold an unblemished reputation and not be affiliated with other associative bodies whose ties could create a conflict of interest with ABRAHCT and its members.
How to join
Expression of interest.
Membership applications are submitted to the Board of Administration, which reviews them under the articles of association and the Admission Rules.
To start, write to abrahct@abrahct.org.br giving the name of the institution or professional, the category of interest — Full Member or Invited Member — and a contact for reply.