Our
partnerships

Sanitas’ journey is built alongside people and organisations with whom we share a common vision of care, commitment and positive contribution to society. Building long-term relationships based on trust with these partners is essential to strengthening our purpose, extending the reach of our values and responding more effectively to the challenges of our environment. These partnerships bring together knowledge, capabilities and resources to drive stronger solutions and generate a broader positive impact.

The power of partnerships and collaboration
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We are partners

United Nations Global Compact

Since 2007, Sanitas has been a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, the international initiative that promotes responsible business conduct through ten principles covering human rights, labour rights, environmental protection and anti-corruption. This commitment reinforces the ethical framework that underpins the company’s activities.

Forética

As a promoting partner of Forética, Sanitas plays an active role in one of Spain’s leading forums for sustainability and corporate responsibility. This collaboration supports Sanitas’ vision of integrating ethical principles and responsible business practices into the company’s operations, in line with today’s major social and environmental challenges.

Spanish Business Council for Sustainable Development under the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Sanitas is a founding member of the Council, established in 2021. Made up of the chairs and chief executive officers of Forética’s Promoting Partner companies, and with His Majesty King Felipe VI as Honorary President, this advisory body promotes a shared vision of corporate leadership in sustainability and provides a forum for exchanging trends, challenges, solutions and strategic recommendations on environmental, social and governance matters.

Empower Women in Insurance (EWI)

Sanitas participates in EWI to promote greater representation of women in leadership positions across the insurance sector. Membership of this network reflects the company’s commitment to advancing female talent and fostering a more diverse and inclusive leadership culture.

Spanish Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies (UNESPA)

Sanitas Seguros’ membership of UNESPA reflects its commitment to strengthening transparency and building trust with its insured members. Through this association, the company contributes to the development of a more accessible, transparent and resilient insurance sector, delivering clearer and more customer-focused service.

Foundation for the Institute for Healthcare Development and Integration (Fundación IDIS)

Since 2010, Sanitas has been a founding partner of Fundación IDIS. This partnership reflects the company’s commitment to improving the healthcare system, promoting people’s wellbeing and recognising the value that private healthcare brings to Spain’s healthcare model. Through this collaboration, Sanitas reaffirms its commitment to excellence in care and to delivering high-quality services.

Asociación de Empresas de Servicios para la Dependencia (AESTE)

Sanitas Mayores is a member of AESTE, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality care for older people. This participation supports the professionalisation of the sector, the continuous improvement of care standards and the development of the professionals working in care services and residential care homes for older people.

We collaborate with:
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Patient associations
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Patient associations

Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC)

Sanitas La Zarzuela University Hospital and Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital maintain a collaboration agreement with the Madrid Provincial Board of the AECC and its volunteer network to provide support and companionship to people living with cancer.

 

Spanish Cancer Patients Group (GEPAC)

Sanitas Hospitales has established a framework collaboration agreement with GEPAC, with the primary objective of raising awareness and jointly promoting activities and initiatives that help improve the quality of life of people living with cancer.

 

Diabetes Madrid Association

With the support of the Diabetes Madrid Association, Sanitas La Zarzuela University Hospital, Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital and Sanitas Virgen del Mar Hospital run a diagnostic support programme that strengthens their endocrinology services. This collaboration also promotes projects aimed at improving the prevention, treatment and comprehensive management of diabetes.

 

Autism Spain Confederation

Sanitas works with the Autism Spain Confederation to improve the care provided to people with autism and their families at its hospitals and medical centres. Through this partnership, Sanitas strengthens the training and specialist expertise of its professionals while advancing the adoption of practices that contribute to more accessible, inclusive and tailored care for this group.

 

Madrid Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (FEMM)

Through an agreement with Universidad Europea of Madrid, the Official College of Pharmacists of Madrid, FEMM and the Real Madrid Foundation, Sanitas provides care to more than twenty FEMM patients. Treatment is delivered at Sanitas medical centres through free weekly sessions led by postgraduate physiotherapists from Universidad Europea under the supervision of the Sanitas team.

 

Spanish Sleep Association (Asenarco)

The collaboration between Sanitas Hospitales and Asenarco seeks to increase understanding of sleep disorders, their risk factors and their impact on people’s quality of life.

 

Spanish Patients’ Forum

By sharing projects in the field of dermatology — E-Doctor Derma, developed by Sanitas Hospitales, and Foro Piel, led by the Spanish Patients’ Forum — both organisations are exploring opportunities for future collaboration.

 

Mental Health Madrid Federation

The neurology and clinical neurophysiology departments of Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital presented new neuromodulation techniques to the Board of the Mental Health Madrid Federation, helping to improve understanding of their scope and application for patients.

 

Stroke Prevention Association

La Moraleja University Hospital collaborates with Stroke Prevention Association to promote its Guidance for Acquired Brain Injury programme, which provides guidance and support for people recovering from acquired brain injury following a stroke.

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Scientific societies
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Scientific societies

Spanish Association of Paediatrics (AEP)

Sanitas Hospitales has a framework collaboration agreement with the AEP to promote and develop initiatives that enhance public awareness of paediatrics while supporting the professional development of paediatricians.

Spanish Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (SEGG)

Sanitas Hospitales and the SEGG have a framework collaboration agreement to carry out joint training, information and awareness-raising activities relating to the specialty and to all aspects associated with the scope and consequences of human ageing.

Spanish Society of Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy (SEDAR)

Sanitas Hospitales collaborates with the SEDAR to raise the profile of anaesthesiology and strengthen its role within the healthcare system. The agreement also supports the attraction of healthcare professionals and the exchange of best practices in patient safety.

Spanish Society for Healthcare Quality (SECA)

The partnership with the SECA reflects Sanitas’ commitment to strengthening excellence in healthcare and advancing key areas such as patient safety, quality of care and clinical risk management. Through this collaboration, Sanitas promotes continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices across healthcare.

Spanish Society of Haematology and Haemotherapy (SEHH) and Spanish Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (SETH)

Sanitas has an agreement with the SEHH for the creation, development and maintenance of the Hemodent Guide, an artificial intelligence-based tool designed to support the management of anticoagulated patients in medical practices and dental clinics.

Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity (SEEDO)

Sanitas’ collaboration with the SEEDO focuses on the establishment and accreditation of multidisciplinary units dedicated to the comprehensive treatment of obesity in general hospitals such as Sanitas La Zarzuela and Sanitas Virgen del Mar.

Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SEAIC), together with BBVA Foundation

Sanitas collaborates with the SEAIC to promote greater awareness and understanding of allergic diseases as a global public health issue, while helping to ensure that the public is better informed about these conditions.

Spanish Society of Cardiology and Spanish Heart Foundation

The collaboration with the Spanish Society of Cardiology focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles through the Healthy Cities programme and on developing studies that generate scientific evidence on the relationship between the environment and people’s health.

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Academic institutions and sector experts
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Academic institutions and sector experts

Through the Sanitas Chair in Health and the Environment at the Bioma Institute of the University of Navarra, Sanitas supports research and knowledge-sharing focused on the relationship between health and the environment. With a multidisciplinary approach grounded in scientific rigour, this initiative promotes the One Health approach advocated by organisations such as the World Health Organization, generating knowledge and recommendations that contribute to creating healthier environments for people and the planet.

The partnership between Sanitas and the Norman Foster Foundation reflects a shared vision of the importance of integrating health into the design of our cities. Together, they promote innovative solutions that bring together health, sustainability and design to create more liveable environments that enhance people’s wellbeing and health.

Sanitas collaborates with the Roots & Shoots programme, which provides education on health and sustainability to children in Spanish schools. The company also supports its reforestation initiatives in Senegal.

 

 

 

World-class healthcare for elite sports

In the field of high performance, Sanitas has established a leading position through a healthcare model designed to meet the specific needs of elite sports.

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World-class healthcare for elite sports

As the Official Medical Provider to Real Madrid Club, as well as to the Spanish Olympic and Paralympic Committees, Sanitas demonstrates this specialised expertise. Through these partnerships, the company delivers comprehensive support focused on prevention and the highest standards of care for athletes’ health.

To meet the demands of elite sport, Sanitas provides athletes with a broad range of advanced medical services, supported by state-of-the-art technology and digital health solutions that enable closer, more personalised and continuous care.

Ambassadors for an active, healthy and inspiring lifestyle

Through Team Sanitas, the company brings its commitment to sport and healthy living to life. Comprising leading figures from a range of disciplines, the team champions a vision of health rooted in dedication, personal growth and overall well-being, inspiring people through a variety of flagship initiatives.

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Ambassadors for an active, healthy and inspiring lifestyle

Team Sanitas brings together Sergio Llull, Sergio Scariolo, Saúl Craviotto, Carolina Marín, Misa Rodríguez, Chema Martínez, Sara Andrés, Eva Moral, Pedro Delgado, Ignacio “Pincho” Ortega and Martín de la Puente. Their involvement reinforces Sanitas’ commitment to sporting excellence and to a healthcare model centred on prevention, well-being and quality of life.

Our distribution agreements

Santalucía

The renewed agreement extends the partnership for a further 10 years, maintaining one of the strongest commercial distribution networks in the market for existing and future health insurance products, together with co-insured funeral insurance products.

BBVA

In 2025, BBVA Clic Salud, a new micro-insurance product, was launched and is offered free of charge to new BBVA customers during their first four months. It includes 24-hour video consultations, health plans, health monitoring tools and up to three face-to-face consultations.

Abanca

The new agreement signed in 2025 strengthens and expands the existing partnership, opening up three new avenues for growth focused on increasing customer numbers through Abanca’s banking branch network.

National Nederlanden

2025 marked the consolidation of this partnership, completing coverage across the market’s key segments and launching two new co-payment products for individuals and self-employed customers.

Banc Sabadell

Following a year of solid growth, the co-insurance and distribution agreement was renewed in 2025, reinforcing the stability of the partnership and laying the foundations for further joint growth in 2026.