SUS SPENDING IN BRAZIL: A REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE SUS AND THE LACK OF DATA ON THE CARE OF NON-RESIDENT FOREIGNERS

Abstract

The Unified Health System (SUS) in Brazil is one of the largest public health systems in the world, responsible for ensuring universal, free, and quality access to health services. However, the coordination of SUS finances faces several challenges, especially in relation to the allocation of resources and the sustainability of the system. This study aimed to perform a qualitative and descriptive review of the financial management of the SUS, analyzing the data on public health expenditures available in the Information System on Public Health Budgets (SIOPS). The research was based on a documentary analysis and interpretation of the data provided by SIOPS, seeking to understand the patterns of allocation of SUS resources and identify the main financial challenges faced by the system. From the data analyzed, it was possible to observe the budget trends, the distribution of resources between the spheres of government and the most demanded areas within the SUS. The qualitative analysis allowed the identification of flaws in financial management, suggesting the need for improvements in transparency, efficiency and optimization of available resources to ensure the continuity of care for the Brazilian population.