Brasília – Data presented by Daiane Nogueira de Lira, member of the National Council of Justice (CNJ), show that lawsuits against the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde – SUS) have decreased by about 7% in 2025, indicating progress in curbing judicialization in public health. The figures, disclosed during the Brazilian Association of Health Plans (Abramge) Congress, also point to a 1% increase in legal actions involving private health plans.

Experts noted that while the drop in public-sector litigation reflects advances in dialogue between the judiciary and the executive branch, the rise in lawsuits against private operators remains a concern, especially in states where these cases already outnumber those filed against the SUS. Reducing judicialization, they said, is key to ensuring financial sustainability, improving policy predictability, and expanding access to timely care across Brazil’s health system.

Source: Futuro da Saúde

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