Hospital Unimed - Unidade Contorno

What Hospital Unimed - Unidade Contorno does

Unimed-BH (Unimed Belo Horizonte Cooperativa de Trabalho Médico), whose flagship 24/7 hospital is Hospital Unimed – Unidade Contorno, is a physician-owned healthcare cooperative founded in 1971 and headquartered in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The cooperative operates an integrated payor-provider model, offering a tiered portfolio of health insurance plans (Unifácil, Unimed Pleno, Unipart Flex, Unimax, Bem Digital) to individuals, families, MEI/small businesses, and large enterprises, serving 1.55 million beneficiaries across 46 municipalities through a network of 5,500+ cooperating physicians and 310+ affiliated hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. Owned delivery assets include the Hospital Contorno (flagship 24/7 emergency hospital), Hospital Unimed-Betim, Hospital Infantil São Camilo Unimed, multiple Centros de Promoção da Saúde (Health Promotion Centers), Pronto Atendimento urgent-care units, and diagnostic centers across six cities.

The technology stack is anchored by a digital health platform that includes a proprietary mobile application (iOS/Android) for plan management, 24/7 telemedicine consultations, digital ID, facial biometric authentication, and AI-assisted tools such as the Chat Onde Ir symptom-triage chatbot and the Manu WhatsApp virtual assistant. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscription premiums across plan tiers, supplemented by add-on services (dental plans via Unimed Odonto/Odontoprev, air medical transport, Proteção Familiar, ambulance services) and fees from hospital and clinical service delivery. The cooperative is privately held, member-controlled (no public stock), and is part of the national Sistema Unimed network providing out-of-area emergency coverage across 2,500+ hospitals. In April 2025, Unimed-BH incorporated Unimed Sete Lagoas, expanding its operational footprint and beneficiary base.

Name

Hospital Unimed - Unidade Contorno

Legal name

Unimed Belo Horizonte Cooperativa de Trabalho Médico

Website

https://unimedbh.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unimed-BH is a physician-owned healthcare cooperative in Minas Gerais, Brazil, founded 1971, serving 1.55 million beneficiaries across 46 municipalities with tiered health insurance plans, owned hospitals, and a network of 5,500+ physicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health Insurance and Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital Shared Services, GPOs & System Support Organizations (HLAFAAAO)

Keywords

• Health insurance plans
• Hospital services
• Emergency and urgent care
• Telemedicine consultations
• Dental insurance plans

Headquarters

HQ city

Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Planos de Saúde (Health Insurance Premiums): Monthly subscription premiums collected from individual, family, MEI/small business, and enterprise health insurance plans. Revenue is recurring based on number of beneficiaries and plan type selected.
2. Serviços Opcionais (Optional Services): Additional paid services including dental plans (Plano Odontológico), air medical transport (Transporte Aeromédico), and family protection insurance (Proteção Familiar) that provides temporary coverage maintenance in case of income loss.
3. Planos Odontológicos: Standalone dental insurance plans offered separately or as add-on to medical coverage, with network access to dentists nationwide through partnerships with Unimed Odonto and Odontoprev.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hospital Unimed - Unidade Contorno is the flagship 24/7 hospital unit of Unimed-BH (Unimed Belo Horizonte Cooperativa de Trabalho Médico), a Brazilian medical cooperative providing emergency, inpatient, and specialty medical services as part of an integrated care network. The broader Unimed-BH ecosystem sells recurring health insurance subscriptions for individuals, families, MEI/small businesses, and large enterprises (plans including Unifácil, Unimed Pleno, Unipart Flex, Unimax, and Bem Digital), complemented by dental plans, 24/7 telemedicine, ambulance and air medical transport, family protection insurance, and digital self-service via a proprietary mobile app and web portal serving over 1.55 million beneficiaries across 46 municipalities in Minas Gerais.

Product overview

Unimed-BH operates as a comprehensive health insurance and healthcare services operator offering a portfolio of health insurance plans (Unifácil, Unimed Pleno, Unipart Flex, Unimax, Bem Digital) alongside an extensive network of owned hospital and clinic units. The core product ecosystem includes the Unimed-BH mobile app and Espaço do Cliente web portal as digital service platforms, complemented by hospital services (Hospital Unimed Contorno, Hospital Unimed Betim, Hospital Infantil São Camilo), emergency care units (Pronto Atendimento), and Health Promotion Centers (CPS) across multiple locations. Supplementary offerings include dental plans, 24-hour ambulance service, air medical transport, family protection insurance, and wellness programs (Mude1Hábito, Unibaby). The operator also provides online telemedicine consultations 24/7 and digital tools like Chat Onde Ir for care navigation and facial biometrics for secure authentication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospital Unimed-BH - Unidade Contorno Flagship 24/7 hospital of Unimed-BH providing comprehensive emergency, inpatient, and specialty medical services to beneficiaries and emergency cases in Belo Horizonte. Operates from Av. Francisco Sales, 1453 - Santa Efigênia as the cooperative's principal hospital unit.
• Unifácil Plan Individual/family entry-level health insurance plan from Unimed-BH providing essential medical and hospital coverage for individuals and households.
• Unimed Pleno Plan Mid-tier individual/family and corporate health insurance plan offering broader network access and access to Unimed-BH Health Promotion Centers with extended service hours.
• Unipart Flex Plan Flexible health insurance plan with customizable coverage parameters offered to individuals, families, MEI/small businesses, and corporate clients of Unimed-BH.
• Unimax Plan Premium corporate health insurance plan from Unimed-BH with comprehensive coverage designed for larger enterprises.
• Bem Digital Plan Digital-first health insurance plan with curated provider network, online service emphasis, and access to Hospital São Lucas (added to network in March 2026, replacing Hospital Semper).
• Dental Plans (Odonto) Standalone or add-on dental insurance providing access to nationwide dentist networks through Unimed Odonto and Odontoprev partnerships, with mobile app support for member access.
• Hospital Unimed-BH - Unidade Betim 24-hour Unimed-BH hospital in Betim offering emergency services, surgery, and multiple medical specialties for beneficiaries in the Betim region.
• Hospital Infantil São Camilo Unimed-BH Specialized pediatric hospital with 24-hour emergency, intensive care, surgery, pediatric imaging, and 17 pediatric specialties, located in the Horto neighborhood of Belo Horizonte.
• Health Promotion Centers (CPS) Outpatient Health Promotion Center units across Santa Efigênia, Pedro I, Barreiro, Contagem, and Betim offering scheduled consultations, laboratory tests, imaging exams, and minor procedures with extended hours at most locations.
• Pronto Atendimento (Emergency Care) 24/7 emergency and urgent care units at Contorno, Pedro I, and Contagem locations, with the Contagem unit offering 13 clinics and 22 observation beds (7 pediatric) and serving up to 700 patients daily.
• 24-Hour Ambulance Service Round-the-clock ambulance service with proprietary fleet and specialized pre-hospital emergency care teams for Unimed-BH beneficiaries.
• Online Medical Consultations (Telemedicine) 24/7 online medical consultation service accessible through the Unimed-BH mobile application, allowing beneficiaries to consult with doctors remotely via video.
• Unimed-BH Mobile Application Mobile application (iOS and Android) enabling Unimed-BH beneficiaries to schedule appointments, view exam results, pay invoices, request authorizations, browse the medical network, access digital ID cards, and consult doctors online.
• Espaço do Cliente (Client Web Portal) Web-based portal enabling Unimed-BH clients to access medical guides, make ticket payments, request authorizations, view exam results, and access financial statements.
• Saúde Digital Digital health platform offering online services and telehealth capabilities for Unimed-BH beneficiaries.
• Unibaby Maternity and Newborn Care Maternity and newborn care service providing specialized support for expectant mothers and infants covered by Unimed-BH plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 in 10 clients report satisfaction with services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Farmácias Pague MenosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2025Flu vaccine discount partnership offering tetravalent flu vaccine at R$70.99 (reduced from R$75.99) for Unimed-BH customers. Customers present physical or digital ID card and CPF to receive discount. Campaign valid while supplies last.
• CineartminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership providing half-price movie tickets (meia-entrada) to all Unimed-BH customers. Customers present their physical or digital Unimed-BH ID card at Cineart locations to receive the discount. Valid for all showings including Premier and IMAX screens. Not cumulative with other promotions.
• Unimed OdontocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDental plan partnership offering comprehensive dental coverage through Unimed Odonto network of dentists nationwide. Available as standalone plan or add-on to medical coverage. Mobile app available on iOS and Android.
• OdontoprevcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDental plan partnership offering dental coverage through Odontoprev network. Available as standalone plan or add-on to medical coverage. Mobile app available for member access.
• Sistema Unimed (National Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational cooperative healthcare system providing emergency and urgent care coverage across 2,500+ hospitals and 200+ emergency points throughout Brazil. Unimed-BH clients have access to this national network for out-of-area emergencies.
• Hospital São LucascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdded to Unimed-BH network in March 2026 for Bem Digital clients, replacing Hospital Semper. Located at Rua dos Otoni, 660 - Santa Efigênia, Belo Horizonte. Specialties include orthopedics, neurosurgery, epilepsy, and stroke care.
• Feluma ConcursosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for conducting medical residency selection exams and continuing education programs. Handles applications for medical residency positions at Unimed-BH facilities.
• AREMG (Associação de Médicos Residentes de Minas Gerais)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for unified medical residency selection process (PSU). Medical residency programs offered at Unimed-BH hospitals in Contorno, Betim, and São Camilo units.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SulAmérica: Large Brazilian health insurer with multi-line portfolio (health, dental, life, auto). Competes with Unimed-BH in the corporate and SME segments, especially in Minas Gerais.
• Amil: Brazilian health insurer owned by UnitedHealth Group; offers plans across individual, family, and corporate segments nationally. Broad incumbent competitor to Unimed-BH with broader geographic reach but different ownership structure.
• Hospital Sírio-Libanês: Premium São Paulo-based private hospital system. Comparable as an incumbent provider in the Brazilian private health system, with overlapping patient populations with Unimed-BH's higher-tier plans.
• Rede D'Or São Luiz: Largest private hospital network in Brazil. Comparable as a hospital-system incumbent serving private health plan members, although its primary model is provider-side rather than insurer-owned.
• Bradesco Saúde: Major Brazilian health insurer owned by Bradesco Seguros; sells group and individual plans nationally. Competes with Unimed-BH for large corporate accounts but does not own a comparable hospital network.
• Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein: Premium private hospital system in São Paulo with social health plan offering. Comparable as a high-quality hospital operator within the Brazilian private health system, though not vertically integrated with a regional insurer.

Direct peers

• NotreDame Intermédica: Brazilian health insurer integrated with owned hospital and outpatient networks; merged into Hapvida. Directly comparable to Unimed-BH on the insurance + owned-provider model, with operations concentrated in São Paulo state.
• Unimed Seguros: National insurance arm of the Unimed system, offering health, dental, and related coverage. Direct system-level peer to Unimed-BH, with shared brand but different operating model (commercial insurer vs. cooperative).
• Hapvida: Brazilian vertically-integrated health insurer that owns and operates hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers while selling health plans. Closest comparable business model to Unimed-BH's insurance-plus-owned-provider structure, with operations concentrated in the North and Northeast.

Emerging players

• Prevent Senior: São Paulo-based operator with vertically-integrated insurance and hospital services targeting older adults. Comparable niche positioning to Unimed-BH's chronic-disease and elderly-focused offerings, though concentrated in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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