Judicialization of healthcare

The judicialization of the acquisition of medication for healthcare is not restricted to Brazil but can also be found in other Latin American countries, despite the existence of a universal health system in the case of Brazil, the Unified Health System (known as the SUS).

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Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has been famously characterized by David Sackett as the “conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about individual care.” The central notion in EBM of the importance of integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external evidence provides a helpful framework for providers navigating the uncertainty inherent in patient care.

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At the same time, employees continue to face a growing affordability gap as their out-of-pocket health care costs rise at a higher rate than their income and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and it becomes more difi cult to save for retirement. Amid the political, legislative and judicial uncertainty, most employers are steadfast in their commitment to keeping active health care benei ts as a central component of their employee value proposition.

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