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Health Economics Policy and Law

Health Economics, Policy and Law is an international journal that publishes scholarship on health and social care policy issues at the intersection of economics, politics, and law. It serves academics, policy makers, and practitioners, publishes both theoretical and applied work, emphasizes rigorous conceptual development and analysis and policy-relevant empirical evidence, and includes original research articles as well as editorials, review articles, and debate essays.

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Subject Health Policy & Services
Impact Factor 3.3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1744-1331
eISSN 1744-134X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges apply when required; additional taxes may apply.

Submission Instructions

Health Economics Policy and Law accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Research Articles. The abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript Research Articles should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including tables and figures. The manuscript must include separate Funding and Competing interests declarations at the back, and any use of AI-generated content must be declared and described in the manuscript.
References References must use the author-date system of The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition. In-text citations with three or more authors should give the first author's surname followed by et al. and the year, and the reference list must be arranged alphabetically at the end of the article.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures should be cited in the text, placed on separate sheets, and collected together at the end of the article after the References, with figures supplied as separate files unless LaTeX is used. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and accompanied by captions, and figure captions must be provided at the end of the manuscript text.
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Review Essay

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Review Essay manuscripts should be 5,000 words. Review Essays should feature a discussion of two or three books on a related theme. The manuscript must include separate Funding and Competing interests declarations at the back, and any use of AI-generated text must be declared in a separate acknowledgments section or footnote.
References References must use the author-date system of The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition. For works with three or more authors, citations should give the first author's surname followed by et al. and the year, and the reference list must be arranged alphabetically.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures should be numbered and collected together at the end of the article after the references, with each on a separate sheet and their locations marked in the text. Tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals, and accompanied by captions.
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Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required only if the manuscript draws on a thesis, in which case the relevant editor must be informed. If the manuscript draws on a thesis, the cover letter must state that the submission is based on thesis material.
Abstract Abstract should comprise one or two paragraphs.
Manuscript Manuscript must be anonymised for double-anonymous review and must not include the article title, author names, affiliations, contact details, acknowledgements, funding information, ethical approval details, registration details, or disclosure statements. Manuscript must include 3–5 keywords, separate Funding and Competing interests declarations at the back, and any use of AI-generated content must be declared and described in the manuscript.
References References must use the author-date system described in The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition. References must be listed alphabetically at the end of the article, and in citations with three or more authors only the first author's surname should be given followed by et al. and the year.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures should be cited in the text, placed on separate sheets, collected together at the end of the article after the references, and figures must also be supplied as separate files unless LaTeX is used. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals, each must have a caption, all illustrative materials should be referred to as figures, and image descriptions or alt-text must be provided for all figures.
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Letter

Cover Letter The cover letter must inform the editor if the manuscript draws on a thesis. The cover letter must state that the manuscript draws on a thesis if applicable.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript The manuscript must include separate Funding and Competing interests declarations at the back, and any AI-generated text used must be declared in a separate acknowledgments section or footnote.
References References must use the author-date system of The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition. References must list the first author's surname followed by et al. for citations with three or more authors, and the full reference list must appear alphabetically at the end of the article.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must be cited in the text, collected at the end of the article after the references, and figures must be supplied as separate files unless LaTeX is used. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively in Arabic numerals and accompanied by captions, with figure captions supplied at the end of the manuscript text.
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Recent Publications

Multiple paths to privatisation in healthcare? Comparing England and Italy beyond the public–private divide

Neil Lunt, Federico Toth, Mark Exworthy

10.1017/s1744133126100760
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Investment or extraction? Reframing private equity in healthcare

Mary Bugbee

10.1017/s1744133126100759
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Drug shortages in Italy: strategic insights and empirical evidence from the Italian pharmaceutical market

Benedetta Dal Canto, Jan Panhuysen, Giaele Moretti, Bruna Vinci, Milena Vainieri

10.1017/s1744133126100681
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Evaluating information security in reimbursement decisions for digital health technologies in Germany and Switzerland – stretching the fourth hurdle too far?

Benjamin Wyss, Carl Rudolf Blankart

10.1017/s1744133126100735
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Litigating the No Surprises Act: how legal challenges undermined cost containment and reshaped provider payments

Lindsey Murtagh, Ayesha Rahim, Erin Fuse Brown

10.1017/s1744133126100723
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

If an article is accepted for publication, the corresponding author receives an email from Cambridge to complete an Author Information Form. An article cannot proceed to Cambridge Production without a completed publishing agreement.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is referenced for manuscripts that draw on a thesis; authors should inform the relevant editor in the cover letter that the manuscript draws on a thesis.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges apply for Gold Open Access publication; institutional agreements, funders, institutions, waivers, and discounts may cover the APC.

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Research Topics

Healthcare Policy and Management Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Global Health Care Issues Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Primary Care and Health Outcomes Legal case studies and regulations Healthcare Systems and Reforms Healthcare cost, quality, practices Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Health disparities and outcomes Healthcare innovation and challenges Employment and Welfare Studies Global Maternal and Child Health Healthcare Systems and Challenges Health Services Management and Policy Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare Social Policy and Reform Studies Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues Healthcare Quality and Management Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving Global Health Workforce Issues

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