Abstract:

This study focused on public health in the State of Minas Gerais, related to the attendance of medical specialties demands. The authors proposed a mathematical location and allocation optimization model of specialized medical centers (hospitals of medium complexity) in Minas Gerais. The model was adapted from the classic Maximal Covering Location Problem proposed in the Operational Research. The results were characterized as an analysis tool and decision support for the multidisciplinary research team, formed by engineers, physicians and government. From the results were approached also, analyzes considering the current scenario of economic crisis for resources optimization in the public health planning.