Health Economics Policy and Law

metrics 2024

Driving Change in Health Economics and Legal Perspectives

Introduction

Health Economics Policy and Law is a premier journal published by Cambridge University Press that focuses on the intersection of health economics, policy formulation, and legal frameworks. Since its establishment in 2006, the journal has been at the forefront of disseminating high-quality research, covering critical issues in the ever-evolving health policy landscape. With an impressive impact factor and ranked in the Q1 category of Health Policy according to the latest metrics (2023), it serves as a vital resource for academic researchers, professionals, and students alike. The journal aims to stimulate discussion and influence decision-making by providing rigorous empirical studies, policy analyses, and theoretical evaluations. While not open access, its publications are accessible through institutional subscriptions, reflecting its commitment to supporting scholarly discourse within the field. As it continues to converge towards its 2024 goals, Health Economics Policy and Law remains an essential platform for advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in health policy and law.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.00
Journal Impact Factor3.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.50
H-Index44
Journal IF Without Self3.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.25
Influence0.83
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life5.80
Citing Half Life7.30
JCI1.55
Total Documents597
WOS Total Citations831
SCIMAGO Total Citations2515
SCIMAGO SELF Citations82
Scopus Journal Rank1.00
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.12
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.97
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.87

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health Policy in Medicine
Rank #63/310
Percentile 79.68
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 33/118
Percentile 72.50
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES
Rank 8/119
Percentile 93.28
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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