Health Care Management Science publishes research dealing with health care delivery, health care management, and health care policy, with a focus on methods from operations research and management science. Applies techniques from management science, operations research, analytics, machine learning, and other emerging areas. Publishes papers with a strong methodological focus. Offers articles with insights for clinicians, administrators, and policy makers. Highlights applied research that contributes to improved decisions or processes.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Health Professions (miscellaneous)Q1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Health Policy & Services
Scopus Categories
Health Professions (miscellaneous)Medicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Healthcare Policy and ManagementHealthcare Operations and Scheduling OptimizationHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeGlobal Health Care IssuesEfficiency Analysis Using DEAHospital Admissions and OutcomesEmergency and Acute Care StudiesHealthcare Systems and ReformsScheduling and Timetabling SolutionsCOVID-19 epidemiological studies