
Academic Journal
Q2Health Services Management Research
About Health Services Management Research
Health Services Management Research is a scholarly journal published by SAGE Publications Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.553 and H-index of 43.
Coverage: 1988-2026. Research categories: Health Policy (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Healthcare Policy and Management; Primary Care and Health Outcomes; Healthcare Quality and Management; Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life; Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare; Global Health Care Issues.
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4,150.00 USD; 3,043.00 GBP
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