Welcome to INARES, the National Institute for Health Results, created to transform data into solutions that directly impact Brazilian public health. Here, you will find innovative tools, key performance indicators (KPIs), and methodologies that help managers and healthcare professionals improve the efficiency of the Unified Health System (SUS). Explore our website and discover how we are redefining the future of healthcare management!
Promoting effective results for public health in Brazil.
The National Institute for Health Results (INARES) is committed to promoting knowledge exchange, innovation, and the continuous improvement of healthcare strategies in Brazil and worldwide. The Official INARES Events Calendar (2025-2027) includes national, regional, and international meetings aimed at strengthening cooperation among policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and key stakeholders. Over the three-year period, our events will serve as strategic platforms for discussions, study presentations, and the development of innovative solutions, positioning MAPS (Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Policies) as a reference in measuring impact and improving public health policies.
📢 PLAN AHEAD!
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National and International Events
About INARES
INARES is a Brazilian social organization dedicated to generating value in public health. Its mission is to enhance SUS management through a health key performance indicator system (H KPI - Health Key Performance Indicator), providing precise answers to the system’s most critical questions.
Headquartered in Brasília, INARES is affiliated with the International Organization for Health Results, based in Setúbal, Portugal. This global entity coordinates health indicator systems across more than 40 countries with public and universal healthcare systems.
Mission: To be a reference in analyzing public health outcomes, promoting transparency and efficiency in SUS.
Vision: To transform healthcare access and quality in Brazil, making the public system more effective and citizen-centered.
Values: Transparency, Innovation, Efficiency, Social Commitment, Real Impact.
INARES and the International Federation for Health Results aim to provide resources and tools to improve public health system management. Through the analysis of indicators and the evaluation of economic and productive performance, the organization seeks to prevent crises in the sector, enhance healthcare quality, and expand access to services, particularly for the most vulnerable populations in BRICS countries.
COUNCILS
INARES and International Organization for Health Results
INARES Distinguished Council
Comprised of former Ministers of Health, Economy, and Education, as well as prominent figures from the judiciary and civil society.
Technical Council – International Organization for Health Results
An international board of renowned medical doctors.
President: Dr. Eduardo Vasconcellos
INARES Technical Council
Composed of PhDs and postdoctoral researchers in the medical, educational, and social sciences fields.
President: Dr. Rodrigo Lopes
Distinguished Council for Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas
Includes former Ministers of Health, Economy, and Education, along with key figures in civil society.
Chairman of the Board – Asia: Princess Anne Shek
Chairman of the Board – Africa: H.R.H. Dr. Nana Manwwere Andam I
Chairman of the Board – Middle East: Farooq Arjomand
Chairman of the Board – South America: Mr. Noe Ramos
INARES Index
– A Strategic Public Health Tool
The INARES Index (i-INARES) is an innovative tool that measures the real impact of healthcare services on citizens’ lives. Based on five key evaluation areas—Readmissions, Primary Healthcare (APS), Urgent and Emergency Care, Epidemics, and Specialized Care—the index enables healthcare managers to identify failures, drive improvements, and assess the efficiency of public health policies.
Our STEP model evaluates municipalities at three levels: basic, intermediate, and ideal. This progressive approach helps identify gaps in healthcare services and provides clear strategies to achieve excellence in public health.
The i-INARES is a mathematical index that assesses municipal public health performance, going beyond conventional statistics. It not only measures completed medical services but also those that did not occur, providing a more accurate reflection of the population’s healthcare reality.
📌 How does it work?
Using a progressive scale (STEP 1, 2, and 3), municipalities can track their development and implement improvements to achieve higher standards of service and efficiency.
📌 Why is it important?
The data gathered by i-INARES supports strategic decision-making, ensuring healthcare resources are allocated more effectively, with a greater impact on people's lives.
The INARES National Award is a pioneering initiative that recognizes and rewards municipalities and states that excel in implementing innovative and effective public health solutions. With strategic partners such as CONASS, CONASEMS, and the Public Prosecutor's Office, the award encourages best practices and highlights policymakers who turn challenges into opportunities.
The INARES National Award celebrates initiatives that transform public health management in Brazil, recognizing municipalities that apply innovative methodologies, improve service quality, and ensure more efficient and accessible healthcare for the population.
INARES National Award
Award Categories:
🏆 Best Performance in Reducing Readmissions
🏆 Most Improved Primary Healthcare System
🏆 Excellence in Emergency and Urgent Care Management
🏆 Outstanding Vaccination Coverage
🏆 Innovation in Digital Health
Registration:
Municipalities can apply and submit their projects for evaluation. Winners will be honored at a national ceremony and receive public recognition for their impactful contributions to healthcare.