AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MANAGED CARE

metrics 2024

Navigating the complexities of healthcare management together.

Introduction

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MANAGED CARE is a premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the dissemination of research and insights in the fields of health policy and managed care. Published by Managed Care & Healthcare Communications LLC, this esteemed journal has been instrumental in shaping discussions on healthcare management and policy since its inception in 1996. With a 2023 classification in the first quartile (Q1) for both Health Policy and Medicine (miscellaneous), it stands as a significant resource for researchers, professionals, and students seeking to stay at the forefront of healthcare advancements. While this journal does not offer open access, it provides essential content that influences policy formulation and clinical practices across the United States and beyond. With a robust impact factor and a strategic focus on evidence-based methodologies, the AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MANAGED CARE remains committed to fostering a deeper understanding of managed care systems and improving healthcare delivery.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.93
Journal Impact Factor2.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.80
H-Index106
Journal IF Without Self2.50
Eigen Factor0.01
Normal Eigen Factor1.59
Influence1.28
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life7.50
Citing Half Life6.00
JCI0.76
Total Documents4781
WOS Total Citations5128
SCIMAGO Total Citations23312
SCIMAGO SELF Citations927
Scopus Journal Rank0.93
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.65
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.95
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.94

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #124/310
Percentile 60.00
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 69/174
Percentile 60.60
Quartile Q2
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 44/118
Percentile 63.10
Quartile Q2
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 75/325
Percentile 77.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 77/175
Percentile 56.00
Quartile Q2
HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 62/119
Percentile 47.90
Quartile Q3
MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Rank 77/329
Percentile 76.60
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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