Unimed

Unimed is a Brazilian medical cooperative and health insurance operator, recognized as the largest medical cooperative system in the world. Founded in 1967 in Santos, São Paulo, by Dr. Luiz Camargo Barbosa and a group of doctors, Unimed emphasizes a cooperative, physician-owned model focused on ethics and social responsibility.

The organization operates a federation of approximately 340 local medical cooperatives across Brazil, serving over 19 million beneficiaries. Unimed provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including health insurance plans for individuals, families, and corporate clients, as well as medical cooperative services. Its extensive network includes more than 118,000 physicians and around 2,400 hospitals and healthcare facilities. The cooperative structure fosters a strong alignment between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring quality care and accessibility.

Unimed's decentralized organizational structure allows local cooperatives to maintain autonomy while adhering to cooperative principles. The culture at Unimed promotes collaboration and focuses on advancing healthcare quality nationwide.