Impact of recent decisions and discussions on the Brazilian Public Health System financing

This article aims to analyze the impact of decisions and discussions on the Brazilian Public Health System financing. Brazil´s public health spending data are presented and compared to countries providing universal health care, as well as are tax expenditures data, which easy to create an incentive in favor of the private health sector. Recent topics discussed by the National Congress are approached due to risking the Brazilian Public Health System and the consolidation of the right to health in the Country.

KEYWORDS:
Welfare state; Right to health; Public policy; Unified Health System.