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Top Journals in Health Policy

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Health Policy, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Health Policy falls under area Medicine.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Lancet Planetary Health, The


Lancet Planetary Health, The is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Lancet Planetary Health, The is 191. ISSN of this journal is/are 25425196.

Impact Score: 11.39 h-Index: 90 SJR: 6.386 Overall Ranking: 191



2. Implementation Science


Implementation Science is a journal covering the categories related to Health Informatics (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Implementation Science is 345. ISSN of this journal is/are 17485908.

Impact Score: 12.00 h-Index: 157 SJR: 4.491 Overall Ranking: 345


3. Health Affairs


Health Affairs is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Project HOPE. The overall rank of Health Affairs is 350. ISSN of this journal is/are 02782715, 15445208.

Impact Score: 5.84 h-Index: 224 SJR: 4.465 Overall Ranking: 350


4. Lancet Regional Health - Europe, The


Lancet Regional Health - Europe, The is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Internal Medicine (Q1); Oncology (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Lancet Regional Health - Europe, The is 403. ISSN of this journal is/are 26667762.

Impact Score: 7.31 h-Index: 55 SJR: 4.088 Overall Ranking: 403


5. Alzheimer's and Dementia


Alzheimer's and Dementia is a journal covering the categories related to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Q1); Developmental Neuroscience (Q1); Epidemiology (Q1); Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Neurology (clinical) (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Alzheimer's and Dementia is 515. ISSN of this journal is/are 15525279, 15525260.

Impact Score: 6.85 h-Index: 178 SJR: 3.6 Overall Ranking: 515



6. International Journal of Transgender Health


International Journal of Transgender Health is a journal covering the categories related to Gender Studies (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of International Journal of Transgender Health is 560. ISSN of this journal is/are 26895269, 26895277.

Impact Score: 20.75 h-Index: 60 SJR: 3.422 Overall Ranking: 560


7. Milbank Quarterly


Milbank Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Milbank Quarterly is 834. ISSN of this journal is/are 0887378X, 14680009.

Impact Score: 3.97 h-Index: 119 SJR: 2.745 Overall Ranking: 834


8. Lancet Regional Health - Americas, The


Lancet Regional Health - Americas, The is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Internal Medicine (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Lancet Regional Health - Americas, The is 856. ISSN of this journal is/are 2667193X.

Impact Score: 5.45 h-Index: 37 SJR: 2.698 Overall Ranking: 856


9. JAMA Health Forum


JAMA Health Forum is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by American Medical Association. The overall rank of JAMA Health Forum is 883. ISSN of this journal is/are 26890186.

Impact Score: 3.98 h-Index: 33 SJR: 2.653 Overall Ranking: 883



10. Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, The


Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, The is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Internal Medicine (Q1); Obstetrics and Gynecology (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, The is 930. ISSN of this journal is/are 26666065.

Impact Score: 5.70 h-Index: 41 SJR: 2.534 Overall Ranking: 930


11. European heart journal. Quality of care & clinical outcomes


European heart journal. Quality of care & clinical outcomes is a journal covering the categories related to Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine (Q1); Health Policy (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of European heart journal. Quality of care & clinical outcomes is 952. ISSN of this journal is/are 20581742, 20585225.

Impact Score: 4.46 h-Index: 42 SJR: 2.507 Overall Ranking: 952


12. American Journal of Health Economics


American Journal of Health Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of American Journal of Health Economics is 975. ISSN of this journal is/are 23323493, 23323507.

Impact Score: 1.79 h-Index: 24 SJR: 2.47 Overall Ranking: 975


13. BMJ Global Health


BMJ Global Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BMJ Publishing Group. The overall rank of BMJ Global Health is 993. ISSN of this journal is/are 20597908.

Impact Score: 4.92 h-Index: 91 SJR: 2.451 Overall Ranking: 993



14. Journal of Health Economics


Journal of Health Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Health Economics is 1003. ISSN of this journal is/are 18791646, 01676296.

Impact Score: 3.71 h-Index: 153 SJR: 2.43 Overall Ranking: 1003


15. JCO Oncology Practice


JCO Oncology Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Oncology (Q1); Oncology (nursing) (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of JCO Oncology Practice is 1067. ISSN of this journal is/are 26881527, 26881535.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 85 SJR: 2.346 Overall Ranking: 1067


16. BMJ Quality and Safety


BMJ Quality and Safety is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by BMJ Publishing Group. The overall rank of BMJ Quality and Safety is 1437. ISSN of this journal is/are 20445423, 20445415.

Impact Score: 3.99 h-Index: 175 SJR: 1.997 Overall Ranking: 1437


17. PharmacoEconomics


PharmacoEconomics is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Pharmacology (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Adis International Ltd. The overall rank of PharmacoEconomics is 1616. ISSN of this journal is/are 11707690, 11792027.

Impact Score: 4.08 h-Index: 124 SJR: 1.88 Overall Ranking: 1616


18. Value in Health


Value in Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Value in Health is 1657. ISSN of this journal is/are 10983015, 15244733.

Impact Score: 4.22 h-Index: 138 SJR: 1.856 Overall Ranking: 1657


19. SSM - Population Health


SSM - Population Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of SSM - Population Health is 1726. ISSN of this journal is/are 23528273.

Impact Score: 3.46 h-Index: 64 SJR: 1.808 Overall Ranking: 1726


20. Health Services Research


Health Services Research is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Health Services Research is 1743. ISSN of this journal is/are 14756773, 00179124.

Impact Score: 2.99 h-Index: 149 SJR: 1.796 Overall Ranking: 1743


21. Preventing chronic disease


Preventing chronic disease is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The overall rank of Preventing chronic disease is 1781. ISSN of this journal is/are 21665435, 15451151.

Impact Score: 3.37 h-Index: 102 SJR: 1.77 Overall Ranking: 1781


22. International Journal for Equity in Health


International Journal for Equity in Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal for Equity in Health is 1897. ISSN of this journal is/are 14759276.

Impact Score: 3.86 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.707 Overall Ranking: 1897


23. Globalization and Health


Globalization and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Globalization and Health is 1917. ISSN of this journal is/are 17448603.

Impact Score: 4.74 h-Index: 87 SJR: 1.697 Overall Ranking: 1917


24. International Journal of Mental Health Systems


International Journal of Mental Health Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Mental Health Systems is 2221. ISSN of this journal is/are 17524458.

Impact Score: 4.05 h-Index: 58 SJR: 1.563 Overall Ranking: 2221


25. Policy and Internet


Policy and Internet is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Administration (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Policy and Internet is 2283. ISSN of this journal is/are 19442866.

Impact Score: 4.75 h-Index: 46 SJR: 1.537 Overall Ranking: 2283


26. Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law


Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by Duke University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law is 2403. ISSN of this journal is/are 15271927, 03616878.

Impact Score: 2.90 h-Index: 65 SJR: 1.495 Overall Ranking: 2403


27. International Journal of Drug Policy


International Journal of Drug Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of International Journal of Drug Policy is 2438. ISSN of this journal is/are 18734758, 09553959.

Impact Score: 4.08 h-Index: 106 SJR: 1.483 Overall Ranking: 2438


28. Medical Decision Making


Medical Decision Making is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Medical Decision Making is 2445. ISSN of this journal is/are 1552681X, 0272989X.

Impact Score: 2.50 h-Index: 124 SJR: 1.481 Overall Ranking: 2445


29. Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities


Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities is a journal covering the categories related to Anthropology (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities is 2507. ISSN of this journal is/are 21968837, 21973792.

Impact Score: 3.90 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.46 Overall Ranking: 2507


30. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association


Journal of the American Medical Directors Association is a journal covering the categories related to Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Nursing (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of the American Medical Directors Association is 2597. ISSN of this journal is/are 15258610, 15389375.

Impact Score: 3.18 h-Index: 136 SJR: 1.43 Overall Ranking: 2597


31. EPMA Journal


EPMA Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Biochemistry (medical) (Q1); Drug Discovery (Q1); Health Policy (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of EPMA Journal is 2623. ISSN of this journal is/are 18785077, 18785085.

Impact Score: 6.43 h-Index: 57 SJR: 1.421 Overall Ranking: 2623


32. Health Policy and Planning


Health Policy and Planning is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Health Policy and Planning is 2798. ISSN of this journal is/are 14602237, 02681080.

Impact Score: 3.15 h-Index: 118 SJR: 1.372 Overall Ranking: 2798


33. Health Policy


Health Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. The overall rank of Health Policy is 2833. ISSN of this journal is/are 18726054, 01688510.

Impact Score: 3.66 h-Index: 113 SJR: 1.363 Overall Ranking: 2833


34. Health Technology Assessment


Health Technology Assessment is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by NIHR Journals Library. The overall rank of Health Technology Assessment is 2840. ISSN of this journal is/are 20464924, 13665278.

Impact Score: 3.56 h-Index: 145 SJR: 1.361 Overall Ranking: 2840


35. Health Economics (United Kingdom)


Health Economics (United Kingdom) is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Health Economics (United Kingdom) is 2884. ISSN of this journal is/are 10579230, 10991050.

Impact Score: 2.92 h-Index: 133 SJR: 1.351 Overall Ranking: 2884


36. Medical Care Research and Review


Medical Care Research and Review is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Medical Care Research and Review is 2937. ISSN of this journal is/are 15526801, 10775587.

Impact Score: 2.82 h-Index: 99 SJR: 1.338 Overall Ranking: 2937


37. Health Research Policy and Systems


Health Research Policy and Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Health Research Policy and Systems is 2990. ISSN of this journal is/are 14784505.

Impact Score: 3.34 h-Index: 75 SJR: 1.325 Overall Ranking: 2990


38. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy


Applied Health Economics and Health Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer International Publishing AG. The overall rank of Applied Health Economics and Health Policy is 3123. ISSN of this journal is/are 11755652, 11791896.

Impact Score: 3.55 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.291 Overall Ranking: 3123


39. American Journal of Bioethics


American Journal of Bioethics is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of American Journal of Bioethics is 3159. ISSN of this journal is/are 15265161, 15360075.

Impact Score: 1.35 h-Index: 76 SJR: 1.284 Overall Ranking: 3159


40. Global Mental Health


Global Mental Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Global Mental Health is 3219. ISSN of this journal is/are 20544251.

Impact Score: 3.08 h-Index: 18 SJR: 1.268 Overall Ranking: 3219


41. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research


Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research is 3255. ISSN of this journal is/are 15733289, 0894587X.

Impact Score: 3.13 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.258 Overall Ranking: 3255


42. Substance Abuse: Treatment, Prevention, and Policy


Substance Abuse: Treatment, Prevention, and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Substance Abuse: Treatment, Prevention, and Policy is 3320. ISSN of this journal is/are 1747597X.

Impact Score: 2.97 h-Index: 59 SJR: 1.248 Overall Ranking: 3320


43. Implementation Science Communications


Implementation Science Communications is a journal covering the categories related to Health Informatics (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Implementation Science Communications is 3335. ISSN of this journal is/are 26622211.

Impact Score: 3.27 h-Index: 26 SJR: 1.245 Overall Ranking: 3335


44. Global Health Research and Policy


Global Health Research and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Global Health Research and Policy is 3357. ISSN of this journal is/are 23970642.

Impact Score: 4.35 h-Index: 36 SJR: 1.242 Overall Ranking: 3357


45. Science in One Health


Science in One Health is a journal covering the categories related to Environmental Science (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1); Pollution (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Global and Planetary Change (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Science in One Health is 3539. ISSN of this journal is/are 29497043.

Impact Score: 4.73 h-Index: 9 SJR: 1.202 Overall Ranking: 3539


46. Sociology of Health and Illness


Sociology of Health and Illness is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Sociology of Health and Illness is 3587. ISSN of this journal is/are 01419889, 14679566.

Impact Score: 3.43 h-Index: 115 SJR: 1.193 Overall Ranking: 3587


47. Health Equity


Health Equity is a journal covering the categories related to Health Information Management (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Health Equity is 3593. ISSN of this journal is/are 24731242.

Impact Score: 2.41 h-Index: 32 SJR: 1.191 Overall Ranking: 3593


48. BMC Health Services Research


BMC Health Services Research is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of BMC Health Services Research is 3686. ISSN of this journal is/are 14726963.

Impact Score: 3.17 h-Index: 157 SJR: 1.174 Overall Ranking: 3686


49. Journal of Global Health


Journal of Global Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Edinburgh University Global Health Society. The overall rank of Journal of Global Health is 3704. ISSN of this journal is/are 20472986, 20472978.

Impact Score: 3.62 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1.172 Overall Ranking: 3704


50. International Journal of Health Policy and Management


International Journal of Health Policy and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Health Information Management (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1). It is published by Kerman University of Medical Sciences. The overall rank of International Journal of Health Policy and Management is 3731. ISSN of this journal is/are 23225939.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 56 SJR: 1.167 Overall Ranking: 3731


51. Journal of Cancer Policy


Journal of Cancer Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Oncology (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Cancer Policy is 3747. ISSN of this journal is/are 22135383.

Impact Score: 1.74 h-Index: 23 SJR: 1.165 Overall Ranking: 3747


52. NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery


NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery is a journal covering the categories related to Health Informatics (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1). It is published by Massachussetts Medical Society. The overall rank of NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery is 3893. ISSN of this journal is/are 26420007.

Impact Score: 2.01 h-Index: 16 SJR: 1.14 Overall Ranking: 3893


53. World Journal of Men?s Health


World Journal of Men?s Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Pharmacology (medical) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Reproductive Medicine (Q1); Urology (Q1); Aging (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology. The overall rank of World Journal of Men?s Health is 3903. ISSN of this journal is/are 22874690, 22874208.

Impact Score: 4.14 h-Index: 34 SJR: 1.139 Overall Ranking: 3903


54. Pediatric obesity


Pediatric obesity is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Nutrition and Dietetics (Q1); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Pediatric obesity is 3912. ISSN of this journal is/are 20476302, 20476310.

Impact Score: 3.10 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.137 Overall Ranking: 3912


55. Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice


Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Epidemiology (Q2). It is published by Public Health Agency of Canada. The overall rank of Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice is 3951. ISSN of this journal is/are 2368738X.

Impact Score: 2.73 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.129 Overall Ranking: 3951


56. Health Care Management Review


Health Care Management Review is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Health Care Management Review is 3955. ISSN of this journal is/are 15505030, 03616274.

Impact Score: 2.66 h-Index: 69 SJR: 1.128 Overall Ranking: 3955


57. HIV Medicine


HIV Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Infectious Diseases (Q1); Pharmacology (medical) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of HIV Medicine is 3986. ISSN of this journal is/are 14681293, 14642662.

Impact Score: 3.16 h-Index: 88 SJR: 1.123 Overall Ranking: 3986


58. International Journal of Integrated Care


International Journal of Integrated Care is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Ubiquity Press. The overall rank of International Journal of Integrated Care is 4097. ISSN of this journal is/are 15684156.

Impact Score: 2.34 h-Index: 47 SJR: 1.106 Overall Ranking: 4097


59. Personality and Mental Health


Personality and Mental Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Personality and Mental Health is 4166. ISSN of this journal is/are 19328621, 1932863X.

Impact Score: 2.81 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.095 Overall Ranking: 4166


60. Journal of Hospital Medicine


Journal of Hospital Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Assessment and Diagnosis (Q1); Care Planning (Q1); Fundamentals and Skills (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Internal Medicine (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Journal of Hospital Medicine is 4219. ISSN of this journal is/are 15535606, 15535592.

Impact Score: 1.52 h-Index: 87 SJR: 1.085 Overall Ranking: 4219


61. BMC Medical Ethics


BMC Medical Ethics is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of BMC Medical Ethics is 4232. ISSN of this journal is/are 14726939.

Impact Score: 3.52 h-Index: 66 SJR: 1.082 Overall Ranking: 4232


62. European Journal of Health Economics


European Journal of Health Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health Policy (Q1). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of European Journal of Health Economics is 4370. ISSN of this journal is/are 16187598, 14396637.

Impact Score: 3.29 h-Index: 71 SJR: 1.063 Overall Ranking: 4370


63. Journal of Health Services Research and Policy


Journal of Health Services Research and Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Health Services Research and Policy is 4442. ISSN of this journal is/are 17581060, 13558196.

Impact Score: 3.11 h-Index: 86 SJR: 1.052 Overall Ranking: 4442


64. Health and Social Care in the Community


Health and Social Care in the Community is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Social Work (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Health and Social Care in the Community is 4490. ISSN of this journal is/are 09660410, 13652524.

Impact Score: 2.97 h-Index: 85 SJR: 1.045 Overall Ranking: 4490


65. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making


BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health Informatics (Q2). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making is 4510. ISSN of this journal is/are 14726947.

Impact Score: 4.66 h-Index: 107 SJR: 1.041 Overall Ranking: 4510


66. Health Economics, Policy and Law


Health Economics, Policy and Law is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Health Economics, Policy and Law is 4624. ISSN of this journal is/are 17441331, 1744134X.

Impact Score: 3.85 h-Index: 47 SJR: 1.026 Overall Ranking: 4624


67. Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine


Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine is 4657. ISSN of this journal is/are 17565391, 17565383.

Impact Score: 2.47 h-Index: 35 SJR: 1.021 Overall Ranking: 4657


68. Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy


Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Pharmaceutical Science (Q1); Pharmacy (Q1). It is published by Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP). The overall rank of Journal of managed care & specialty pharmacy is 4662. ISSN of this journal is/are 23761032, 23760540.

Impact Score: 2.51 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.02 Overall Ranking: 4662


69. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice


Journal of Public Health Management and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Public Health Management and Practice is 4931. ISSN of this journal is/are 10784659, 15505022.

Impact Score: 1.75 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.987 Overall Ranking: 4931


70. Global Health Action


Global Health Action is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Global Health Action is 4964. ISSN of this journal is/are 16549716, 16549880.

Impact Score: 2.63 h-Index: 76 SJR: 0.983 Overall Ranking: 4964


71. Journal of Medical Ethics


Journal of Medical Ethics is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1). It is published by BMJ Publishing Group. The overall rank of Journal of Medical Ethics is 4994. ISSN of this journal is/are 14734257, 03066800.

Impact Score: 2.10 h-Index: 93 SJR: 0.98 Overall Ranking: 4994


72. Population Health Management


Population Health Management is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Leadership and Management (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Mary Ann Liebert Inc.. The overall rank of Population Health Management is 5035. ISSN of this journal is/are 19427905, 19427891.

Impact Score: 1.62 h-Index: 52 SJR: 0.975 Overall Ranking: 5035


73. International Journal of COPD


International Journal of COPD is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine (Q2). It is published by Dove Medical Press Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of COPD is 5067. ISSN of this journal is/are 11782005, 11769106.

Impact Score: 3.22 h-Index: 94 SJR: 0.971 Overall Ranking: 5067


74. Science and Engineering Ethics


Science and Engineering Ethics is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Science and Engineering Ethics is 5168. ISSN of this journal is/are 13533452, 14715546.

Impact Score: 3.75 h-Index: 83 SJR: 0.961 Overall Ranking: 5168


75. Public Health Research and Practice


Public Health Research and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Sax Institute. The overall rank of Public Health Research and Practice is 5224. ISSN of this journal is/are 22042091.

Impact Score: 3.02 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.955 Overall Ranking: 5224


76. Stigma and Health


Stigma and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1); Clinical Psychology (Q2); Psychiatry and Mental Health (Q2); Social Psychology (Q2). It is published by American Psychological Association. The overall rank of Stigma and Health is 5294. ISSN of this journal is/are 23766964, 23766972.

Impact Score: 2.61 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.947 Overall Ranking: 5294


77. Journal of Medical Economics


Journal of Medical Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Medical Economics is 5466. ISSN of this journal is/are 13696998, 1941837X.

Impact Score: 2.67 h-Index: 58 SJR: 0.927 Overall Ranking: 5466


78. Health Economics Review


Health Economics Review is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. The overall rank of Health Economics Review is 5555. ISSN of this journal is/are 21911991.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.915 Overall Ranking: 5555


79. Healthcare Management Forum


Healthcare Management Forum is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Healthcare Management Forum is 5576. ISSN of this journal is/are 23523883, 08404704.

Impact Score: 2.94 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.913 Overall Ranking: 5576


80. American Journal of Infection Control


American Journal of Infection Control is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q1); Epidemiology (Q2); Infectious Diseases (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of American Journal of Infection Control is 5587. ISSN of this journal is/are 15273296, 01966553.

Impact Score: 2.35 h-Index: 133 SJR: 0.911 Overall Ranking: 5587


81. Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy


Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Health Policy (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Philosophy (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy is 5765. ISSN of this journal is/are 15728633, 13867423.

Impact Score: 3.82 h-Index: 55 SJR: 0.893 Overall Ranking: 5765


82. Contemporary Drug Problems


Contemporary Drug Problems is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Law (Q1); Health Policy (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Contemporary Drug Problems is 5778. ISSN of this journal is/are 914509.

Impact Score: 2.78 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.891 Overall Ranking: 5778


83. Journal of Transport and Health


Journal of Transport and Health is a journal covering the categories related to Safety Research (Q1); Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality (Q1); Health Policy (Q2); Pollution (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2); Transportation (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Transport and Health is 5922. ISSN of this journal is/are 22141413, 22141405.

Impact Score: 3.62 h-Index: 62 SJR: 0.877 Overall Ranking: 5922


84. Health Information Management Journal


Health Information Management Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Leadership and Management (Q1); Health Informatics (Q2); Health Information Management (Q2); Health Policy (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Health Information Management Journal is 5942. ISSN of this journal is/are 18333575, 18333583.

Impact Score: 3.91 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.875 Overall Ranking: 5942


85. Digital Health


Digital Health is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q2); Health Informatics (Q2); Health Information Management (Q2); Health Policy (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Digital Health is 5948. ISSN of this journal is/are 20552076.

Impact Score: 3.78 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.874 Overall Ranking: 5948


86. European Policy Analysis


European Policy Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Public Administration (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Health Policy (Q2); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of European Policy Analysis is 5984. ISSN of this journal is/are 23806567.

Impact Score: 3.13 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.871 Overall Ranking: 5984


87. JMIR Infodemiology


JMIR Infodemiology is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q2); Health Informatics (Q2); Health Information Management (Q2); Health Policy (Q2). It is published by JMIR Publications Inc.. The overall rank of JMIR Infodemiology is 6013. ISSN of this journal is/are 25641891.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 15 SJR: 0.869 Overall Ranking: 6013


88. Chronic Illness


Chronic Illness is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Chronic Illness is 6076. ISSN of this journal is/are 17423953, 17459206.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.862 Overall Ranking: 6076


89. Inquiry (United Kingdom)


Inquiry (United Kingdom) is a journal covering the categories related to Philosophy (Q1); Health Policy (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Inquiry (United Kingdom) is 6232. ISSN of this journal is/are 15023923, 0020174X.

Impact Score: 0.94 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.848 Overall Ranking: 6232


90. International Journal for Quality in Health Care


International Journal for Quality in Health Care is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of International Journal for Quality in Health Care is 6255. ISSN of this journal is/are 13534505, 14643677.

Impact Score: 1.71 h-Index: 113 SJR: 0.846 Overall Ranking: 6255


91. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care


International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care is 6256. ISSN of this journal is/are 14716348, 02664623.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 79 SJR: 0.846 Overall Ranking: 6256


92. Health literacy research and practice


Health literacy research and practice is a journal covering the categories related to Epidemiology (Q2); Health Information Management (Q2); Health Policy (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Slack Incorporated. The overall rank of Health literacy research and practice is 6261. ISSN of this journal is/are 24756024, 24748307.

Impact Score: 2.25 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.845 Overall Ranking: 6261


93. International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services


International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services is a journal covering the categories related to Health (social science) (Q1); Health Policy (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services is 6273. ISSN of this journal is/are 27551946, 27551938.

Impact Score: 2.21 h-Index: 71 SJR: 0.844 Overall Ranking: 6273


94. American Journal of Managed Care


American Journal of Managed Care is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Ascend Media. The overall rank of American Journal of Managed Care is 6280. ISSN of this journal is/are 10880224, 19362692.

Impact Score: 1.56 h-Index: 110 SJR: 0.843 Overall Ranking: 6280


95. Journal of Medical Screening


Journal of Medical Screening is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Medical Screening is 6322. ISSN of this journal is/are 09691413, 14755793.

Impact Score: 2.06 h-Index: 71 SJR: 0.84 Overall Ranking: 6322


96. Healthcare


Healthcare is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Healthcare is 6433. ISSN of this journal is/are 22130772, 22130764.

Impact Score: 1.59 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.83 Overall Ranking: 6433


97. MDM Policy and Practice


MDM Policy and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of MDM Policy and Practice is 6646. ISSN of this journal is/are 23814683.

Impact Score: 1.81 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.812 Overall Ranking: 6646


98. International Journal of Health Planning and Management


International Journal of Health Planning and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Health Planning and Management is 6668. ISSN of this journal is/are 07496753, 10991751.

Impact Score: 2.22 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.81 Overall Ranking: 6668


99. PharmacoEconomics - Open


PharmacoEconomics - Open is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Pharmacology (Q2); Pharmacology (medical) (Q2). It is published by Springer International Publishing. The overall rank of PharmacoEconomics - Open is 6685. ISSN of this journal is/are 25094262, 25094254.

Impact Score: 1.97 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.809 Overall Ranking: 6685


100. Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research


Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research is a journal covering the categories related to Health Policy (Q2); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q2). It is published by Columbia Data Analytics, LLC. The overall rank of Journal of Health Economics and Outcomes Research is 6717. ISSN of this journal is/are 23272236.

Impact Score: 2.20 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.806 Overall Ranking: 6717








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Health Policy or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Health Policy


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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