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Health Care Management Review

Health Care Management Review is a quarterly journal in health policy and services publishing research in health care management. It has ISSN 0361-6274, online ISSN 1550-5030, a ranking of 32/124 in Health Policy Services, and an impact factor of 2.8.

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Subject Health Policy & Services
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0361-6274
eISSN 1550-5030
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid open access with an APC charged on acceptance for authors choosing open access; eligible corresponding authors under participating read-and-publish agreements may receive a $0.00 APC.

Submission Instructions

Health Care Management Review accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must specify the manuscript type being submitted. Cover letter must specify the manuscript type as Original Research Article.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be structured. Abstract must be no longer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Purpose, Methodology/Approach, Results, Conclusion, and Practice Implications.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 26 pages inclusive of text. Text must use the major section headings Introduction, Theory, Method, Results, Discussion, and Practice Implications. Manuscript must include an abstract page with key words and a table describing characteristics of participants.
References Reference list must include no more than 40 references. References must follow APA 6th edition style. References must be cited in the text by author and date, listed alphabetically by first author surname, and presented on a separate page from the text.
Figures & Tables Manuscript must include no more than 5 exhibits total, including tables, figures, and diagrams. Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, and each exhibit must be placed on a separate page. Manuscript must include a table describing characteristics of participants.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must specify the manuscript type being submitted. Cover letter must specify the manuscript type being submitted.
Abstract Structured abstract is required. Abstract must be up to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Purpose, Methods, Results, and Practice Implications.
Manuscript Manuscript must have a maximum length of 28 pages inclusive of text. Manuscript must use the major section headings Introduction, Theory, Method, Results, Discussion, and Practice Implications. Manuscript must include key words on the abstract page.
References Review Articles must include no more than 20 references not included in the review. References must follow APA 6th edition style. References must be cited in the text by author and date and listed alphabetically by the first author's last name on a separate page from the text.
Figures & Tables Review Articles must include no more than 5 exhibits including tables, graphs, or figures. Figures must not be embedded in the manuscript text file, each figure and each exhibit must be on a separate page, and figures must be submitted as separate files. Review Article exhibits should convey a synthesis of the literature reviewed or highlight novel findings.
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Critical Advancement Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required and must specify that the submission is a Critical Advancement Article. The cover letter must identify the manuscript type as Critical Advancement Article.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Critical Advancement Articles. The abstract must be no longer than 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Issue, Critical Theoretical Analysis, Insight/Advance, and Practice Implications.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 26 pages inclusive of text. The manuscript must include the sections Issue/Trend, Theoretical Analysis/Presentation, Theoretical Implications, and Practice Implications. The manuscript must include an abstract page with key words.
References The manuscript must include no more than 40 references. References must follow APA 6th edition style. In-text citations must use author-date format and the reference list must be alphabetized by the first author's last name.
Figures & Tables The manuscript must include no more than 5 exhibits total, including tables, graphs, or figures. Figures must be submitted as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript text, and tables must be placed after the references. Each table and each figure must appear on a separate page.
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Recent Publications

From scut work to strategy: Why and how resident doctors can use cognitive crafting to stay in training

Wen Wang, Hannah Weisman, Helen Steed

10.1097/hmr.0000000000000515
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The effect of experienced compassion at work on nursing home certified nursing assistants’ well-being and turnover intentions

Kristin M. MacDonald, Jessica N. Mittler, Laura E. McClelland, Christopher S. Reina, Adam Atherly

10.1097/hmr.0000000000000511
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Clinician satisfaction with hospital at home: A multilevel framework

Wiljeana Glover, Olubunmi Ajayi, Dessislava Pachamanova, Susan Stempek, Andres Solorza, Susan Moffatt-Bruce

10.1097/hmr.0000000000000512
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Transformative promise and implementation challenges: Health care managers' perceptions and experiences of artificial intelligence—A mixed-methods systematic review

Merja Hirsikorpi, Mira Hammarén, Erika Jarva, Outi Kanste

10.1097/hmr.0000000000000510
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Managing through transformation: Organizational responses to financial precarity and the Rural Health Transformation Program

Larry R. Hearld, Cheryl Rathert

10.1097/hmr.0000000000000507
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Editorial decision on whether the manuscript will be sent for blind review averages one week. If sent for review, the three reviews are generally received and a decision made within 12 weeks. Page proofs must be returned within 24 to 48 hours of receipt. Reprints are normally shipped 6 to 8 weeks after publication of the issue.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should specify which type of manuscript is being submitted.

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What are the publication costs?

No mandatory publication fee is stated for standard publication. Authors may choose hybrid open access and pay an APC on acceptance; eligible corresponding authors under participating read-and-publish agreements may receive a $0.00 APC.

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Research Topics

Healthcare Policy and Management Primary Care and Health Outcomes Healthcare Quality and Management Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Leadership and Management in Organizations Interprofessional Education and Collaboration Health Policy Implementation Science Organizational Strategy and Culture Nursing education and management Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Global Health Care Issues Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics Patient Safety and Medication Errors Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Electronic Health Records Systems Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare Quality and Safety in Healthcare Public Health Policies and Education Quality and Supply Management Healthcare cost, quality, practices Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Academic Writing and Publishing Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization Global Health Workforce Issues Publishing and Scholarly Communication

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