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Medical Care

Medical Care is a journal published on the Lippincott Williams & Wilkins platform.

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Subject Health Care Sciences & Services, Health Policy & Services, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Impact Factor 2.8

Quartile Q2

Open Access Type Closed

ISSN 0025-7079

eISSN 1537-1948

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Hybrid open access journal; APC amount is not specified here. Eligible corresponding authors under participating read-and-publish agreements may receive a $0.00 APC.

Submission Instructions

Medical Care accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the corresponding author's name and address, explicit assurance that each listed author meets the authorship requirements, and any approved request to extend the article to 4,000 words under exceptional circumstances.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use headings such as Background, Objectives, Research Design, Subjects, Measures, Results, and Conclusions, and 3 to 5 keywords must appear at the end of the abstract.

Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words excluding abstract, acknowledgments, figures, tables, and references, unless editor-approved extension to 4,000 words has been granted. The manuscript text must be organized into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords at the end of the abstract and disclose any use of AI tools in the Materials and Methods section or a similar section, including the tool used and how it was used.

References No more than 50 references are permitted. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in the text in order of appearance, with more than 3 authors shortened to the first 3 followed by et al.

Figures & Tables No more than a total of 5 figures and tables may be included. Figures and tables must be uploaded separately rather than embedded in the manuscript, and appendices must be uploaded as supplemental online-only content. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page after the references.

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Brief Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the corresponding author's name and address and an explicit assurance that each listed author meets each authorship requirement.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use subheads such as Background, Objectives, Research Design, Subjects, Measures, Results, and Conclusions, and 3 to 5 keywords must appear at the end of the abstract.

Manuscript Brief Reports must not exceed 2,000 words, excluding abstract, acknowledgments, figures, tables, and references. The manuscript text must be organized into the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Use of AI tools in writing, image or graphical production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods section or a similar section, and 3 to 5 keywords must be included at the end of the abstract.

References References must number at least 6 and no more than 50. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in the text in order of appearance, listed double spaced at the end of the manuscript, and if there are more than 3 authors only the first 3 should be named followed by et al.

Figures & Tables No more than a combined total of 5 tables and figures is permitted. Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript and each must be uploaded as a separate file, with figure legends placed on a separate manuscript page after the references. Tables must be submitted as editable Word files rather than PDF or graphics files, and tables and figures must be cited consecutively in the text and numbered in that order.

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Patient-Centered Care

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the corresponding author's name and address and explicitly assure that each listed author meets all authorship requirements.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be limited to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use headings such as Background, Objectives, Research Design, Subjects, Measures, Results, and Conclusions, and 3 to 5 keywords must appear at the end of the abstract.

Manuscript Manuscript text must be organized into the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The manuscript must include 3 to 5 keywords at the end of the abstract and must disclose any use of AI tools in the Materials and Methods section or a similar section, including the tool used and how it was used.

References References must number at least 6 and no more than 50. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in the text in order of appearance, listed double spaced at the end of the manuscript, and use only the first 3 authors followed by et al when a work has more than 3 authors.

Figures & Tables No more than a total of 5 tables and figures will be accepted. Tables and figures must not be embedded in the manuscript and each must be uploaded as a separate file, with figure legends placed on a separate manuscript page after the references. Tables must be submitted as editable Word files with titles, column heads, and explanatory legends, and figures and tables must be cited consecutively in the text and numbered in that order.

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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must provide the corresponding author's name and address and explicitly assure that each listed author meets the authorship requirements.

Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.

Manuscript Letters to the Editor must not exceed 300 words excluding references.

References Letters to the Editor are limited to 10 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in text in order of appearance, and if a reference has more than 3 authors only the first 3 should be listed followed by et al.

Figures & Tables No more than a total of 5 tables and figures will be accepted. Figures and tables must not be embedded in the manuscript and each must be uploaded as a separate file. Figure legends must be submitted on a separate manuscript page after the references.

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Recent Publications

Clinical Standardization Across a National Health System

Julian Brunner, Courtney Bilodeau, Brianne Molloy-Paolillo, Christian D. Helfrich, Krista Dashtestani, Adena Cohen-Bearak, Jan David Hauck, Jennifer Herout, Helen Fuller, Jonathan R. Nebeker, Sarah L. Cutrona, Seppo T. Rinne

10.1097/mlr.0000000000002319

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Associations Between Hospital Mergers and Hospital-Level Nursing Factors, Nurse Well-Being, and Nurse-Sensitive Patient Safety and Quality-of-Care Outcomes

Kathleen E. Fitzpatrick Rosenbaum, Anand R. Habib, Mark Schlesinger, Janene Batten, Deena Kelly Costa

10.1097/mlr.0000000000002341

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Where are They Now

Jack Tsai, Dorota Szymkowiak

10.1097/mlr.0000000000002350

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Patient Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and Acute Myocardial Infarction Mortality

Sadia Farzana, Ali Moghtaderi, Andy Ye Yuan, Qian (Eric) Luo, Vinay Kini, Bernard Black

10.1097/mlr.0000000000002344

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A Novel Method to Apply Race and Ethnicity Observation for Nursing Home Residents Using Multiple Medicare Administrative Datasets

Catherine C. Cohen, Andrew W. Dick, Leah V. Estrada, Patricia W. Stone

10.1097/mlr.0000000000002339

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Electronic page proof corrections must be returned within 24 to 48 hours of receipt. Open access APCs are charged on acceptance and should be paid within 30 days. 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. It must include the name and address of the corresponding author and explicit assurance that each listed author meets the journal’s authorship requirements. Authors are also encouraged to suggest potential peer reviewers and provide their contact information.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid open access option with an APC charged on acceptance; the APC amount is not specified. Eligible corresponding authors at participating institutions may publish open access with a $0.00 APC under read-and-publish agreements.

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Research Topics

Healthcare Policy and Management Primary Care and Health Outcomes Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Chronic Disease Management Strategies Global Health Care Issues Health disparities and outcomes Emergency and Acute Care Studies Medication Adherence and Compliance Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Healthcare cost, quality, practices Mental Health Treatment and Access Diabetes Management and Education Frailty in Older Adults Global Health Workforce Issues Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Heart Failure Treatment and Management Health Policy Implementation Science Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Healthcare Systems and Technology

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