MEDICAL CARE RESEARCH AND REVIEW

Medical Care Research and Review (ISSN 1077-5587) is a bimonthly peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE in the United States, dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse in health care research and policy analysis. As an indexed SCI journal that is not open access, it maintains a solid reputation for rigorous editorial standards and high-quality content, typically ranking in the third or fourth quartile of the Chinese Academy of Sciences journal categories within the medical and social sciences fields. The journal’s scope encompasses the organization, financing, delivery, and evaluation of health care systems, with a particular emphasis on empirical studies, health economics, quality management, and policy assessment. By employing diverse methodological approaches such as quantitative analysis, case studies, and literature reviews, it serves as a vital platform for researchers and practitioners focused on the practical application of health policy. Although its impact factor remains at a moderate level, potentially limiting its visibility compared to top-tier open-access publications, the journal offers a low-risk and reliable venue for scholars seeking to disseminate robust findings in health care management and policy.