Health Policy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0168-8510
eISSN 1872-6054
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Health Policy
Health Policy (HP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Global Health Care Issues and Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0168-8510 (e-ISSN 1872-6054). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.66 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3720 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track.
Health Policy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Health Policy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.66, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Global Health Care Issues research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Health Policy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Health Policy should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Health Policy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Health Policy
- Budget $3720 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Global Health Care Issues, Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, Healthcare Policy and Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Health Policy Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0168-8510 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6054 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3720 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Health Policy is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3720.
In our subject taxonomy, Health Policy is classified under Global Health Care Issues, Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life, Healthcare Policy and Management and Healthcare Systems and Reforms.
Health Policy is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.657.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.657 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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