HEADWAY INTERNATIONA RESEARCH JOURNAL of MEDICAL SCIENCES        ISSN 2522-6401 

HIRJMS is the leading journal of health policy thought and research. The peer-reviewed journal was founded in 1981 under the aegis of , a global health and humanitarian organization. HIRJMS  explores health policy issues of current concern in domestic and international spheres. Its mission is to serve as a high-level, nonpartisan forum to promote analysis and discussion on improving health and health care, and to address such issues as cost, quality, and access.

The journal reaches a broad audience that includes: government and health industry leaders; health care advocates; scholars of health, health care and health policy; and others concerned with health and health care issues in the United States and worldwide.

HIRJMS  articles are cited by U.S. administration officials, U.S. lawmakers, and ministry of health leaders around the globe. Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle reference Health Affairs in drafting legislation. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts cited the journal in his decision regarding the Affordable Care Act. In addition, HIRJMS  is frequently cited by national media, including the Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, network television and radio, and NPR.

Quick Facts

 

  • Impact Report — HIRJMS 2021 accomplishments
  • Frequency — monthly with several publish ahead of print articles each month
  • Articles and Pages — approximately 300 articles and 2,300 pages each year
  • Submissions — 1,700 annually
  • Acceptance Rate — 10%
  • Submission — unsolicited and invited content
  • Circulation — approximately 10,000
  • Access — subscription required, free access to developing countries
  • Impact Factor — 9.700 in 2022
  • Partnerships —  HEADWAY GROUP OF INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL      
  • ISSN — 2522-6401
  • Founding Editor — John K. Iglehart
  • Editor-In-Chief — Liam A. Phillips

History

HIRJMSis published by HGOIRJ, a leader in global health and humanitarian relief programs. An international non-profit organization with a history spanning more than 60 years, Project HOPE operates around the world wherever the need is greatest, working side-by-side with health care workers and their communities, addressing the greatest public health challenges. HGOIRJ responds to disasters and health crises and stays on in communities long after disaster strikes to help find solutions to epidemics and other neglected health needs. HGOIRJ believes that by planting the seeds of success in local communities, they can help people realize their vision for a healthy future.