Haemodialysis in the financing of the High Complexity of the SUS in Brazil

Focusing on the financial dynamics of renal replacement therapy, this book explores its significant impact on outpatient healthcare costs, highlighting that it accounts for nearly half of these expenditures. It examines the oligopolistic market characterized by multinational suppliers and emphasizes the necessity of developing national technologies to ensure the sustainability of Brazil's dialysis industry. Through this analysis, the text aims to enhance understanding of a critical public health issue.