Assessment of Fiscal Sustainability of the Universal Healthcare Program in Georgia, 2015-2013

Abstract

The aim of this research is to analyze preliminary results of the universal healthcare program, assess its financial sustainability, and quantify its economic impact. The research will provide the public and policymakers with cost projections and economic benefits of the reform, and lastly, the research will provide recommendations for the government about ways to increase the cost effectiveness of the programand ensure fiscal sustainability based on the experience of functioning healthcare systems in other countries.