Implantação do programa nacional de gestão de custos em hospitais de Minas Gerais

Abstract

The Minas Gerais State Department of Health (SES-MG), in partnership with the National Cost Management Program of the Ministry of Health, implemented the OtimizaSUS Project, part of the Valora Minas Program. This project provided technical and financial support to 145 hospitals in Minas Gerais to promote cost management in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. The qualitative study analyzed the benefits, challenges, and strategies used to implement the cost management system in hospitals in Minas Gerais. The benefits include better understanding of hospital costs, optimization of resource allocation, and encouragement of the adoption of more effective practices. SES/MG adopted strategies such as the phased implementation of OtimizaSUS, segmentation of hospitals, hiring of specialized professionals, and collaboration with the Hospital Foundation of the State of Minas Gerais (FHEMIG). However, it faced challenges, such as the need for government authorities and hospitals to adhere to the system, the adaptation of different cost management systems, and the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the program. In summary, the initiative has proven to be a valuable tool for improving cost management and optimizing the use of resources in the Minas Gerais health system.