The Augusta Clinical Research Council (ACRC) program has been established to explore the potential improvements in quality, efficiency, safety and effectiveness of clinical trials that are being carried out by the eleven hospitals operating in the region. The ACRC aims to improve communication and coordination between institutions and client companies. With administrative support from the Georgia Medical Center Authority, community wide assessment of the Augusta hospitals and healthcare organizations was conducted resulting in the development of the Augusta Healthcare Activity Summary.

The ACRC members meet periodically to explore the opportunities and the potential areas of improvement between the Augusta healthcare providers. The ACRC also serves as an ideal platform for companies interested in identifying clinical trials collaboration opportunities. Companies are periodically invited to the ACRC meetings to present their clinical trial efforts to explore any synergies between the participating institutions.