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About the Unimed System
Unimed is the largest medical work cooperativist system in the world, and
also the largest medical assistance network in Brazil, present in 84% of the
national territory.
The System was born with the foundation of Unimed Santos (in São Paulo) Edmundo
Castilho, MD, in 1967, and today it is composed by 351 medical cooperatives providing
assistance to over 21 million clients all over the country. Unimed clients count on over
112 thousand active physicians, 113 own hospitals, and 12 day hospitals, besides first-aid
units, laboratories, and accredited hospitals to guarantee quality in medical, hospital and
diagnostic complementary assistance. Besides holding 30% of the domestic health insu-
rance market, Unimed has a captive recall in the Brazilians’ minds. According to a national
survey by Instituto Datafolha, Unimed is for the 22nd consecutive year the Top of Mind
brand as far as health insurance is concerned. Another highlight is the most trusted health
insurance by Brazilians award, received by the 13th consecutive time in the Reliable Brands
survey. ]
Unimed do Brasil – National Confederations of Medical Cooperatives
Unimed do Brasil – National Confederation of Medical Cooperatives – was founded in 1975,
40 years ago, to be the Unimed Cooperative System maximum institutional representative
entity, holding the brand and the cooperativism values. Its administrative registered office
is located in the capital city of São Paulo (at Alameda Santos, 1827 – Cerqueira César – São
Paulo/SP) and has two regional offices (Rio de Janeiro and the Federal District).
Mission
Integrate the Unimed System, strengthening the cooperativist
principles and valuing medical work.
Vision
Being a health reference.
Values
Cooperation; Ethics and transparency; Commitment to life; Excellence;
Innovation; Commitment to members, employees,
clients and society; Sustainability.