In the absence of standardized benchmarks and indicators, a systematic
assessment of practice variations has not been possible and, as indicated
above, there is little evidence relating to how outcomes vary across the three
schemes. These are critical gaps: comparative analyses across the three
insurance schemes on strengths, weaknesses and outcomes are important to
inform policies on harmonization.
Managing the growth of the UCS
All nations committed to universal coverage are struggling with the issue of
long-term affordability as factors such as rising production costs, demographic