Health Affairs

Health Affairs is the leading journal of health policy thought and research. The peer-reviewed journal was founded in 1981 under the aegis of Project HOPE, a non-profit international health education organization. The journal has been called the "bible of health policy" [1] by The Washington Post.

Not to be confused with 'Health Affairs' (ISSN 0092-8577), with the ISO 4 abbreviation 'Health Aff.', published by the University of Pennsylvania from 1972 to 1985.
Health Affairs
DisciplineMedicine, health care
LanguageEnglish
Edited byAlan Weil
Publication details
History1981-present
Publisher
Project HOPE - The People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc. (United States)
FrequencyMonthly
4.996 (2014)
Standard abbreviations
ISO 4Health Aff. (Millwood)
Indexing
CODENHEAFDN
ISSN0278-2715 (print)
1544-5208 (web)
LCCN82643664
OCLC no.07760874
Links

Health Affairs explores health policy issues of current concern in domestic and international spheres, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Its mission is to serve as a high-level, nonpartisan forum to promote analysis and discussion on improving health and healthcare, and to address such issues as cost, quality and access. In addition to the journal, Health Affairs also produces a robust daily blog, health policy briefs, podcasts, newsletters and events.

The journal publishes entire theme issues on specific topics. These in-depth issues on vital topics in health and healthcare policy gather the top research, important data and policy thinking of leaders in the field on emerging issues and critical areas of interest. Recent theme issue topics include Borders, Immigrants & Health,[2] Climate & Health, Children's Health, The Affordable Care Act Turns 10,[3] Rural Health [4] [5] and Violence & Health.[6][7]

Health Affairs Journal

The journal, led by editor-in-chief Alan Weil, 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.

Health Affairs 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.[8] In addition, Health Affairs is frequently cited by national media, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, network television and radio, and NPR.

The journal is published monthly with several published ahead of print articles each month. There are approximately 300 articles included in each volume. Health Affairs has a journal impact factor of 6.301.

Narrative Matters

A featured section in the journal, Narrative Matters focuses on personal stories of those impacted by health policy. These articles are peer-reviewed and usually told in the first person. They are featured on the Health Affairs Narrative Matters podcast.

During its history, Narrative Matters has published over 160 policy narratives on a wide range of topics by well-known writers including Julia Alvarez, Alexander McCall Smith, and Abraham Verghese, by distinguished medical professionals and academics, as well as by patients. In 2006, the Johns Hopkins University Press published a selection of essays from Narrative Matters: "Narrative Matters: The Power of the Personal Essay in Health Policy" (eds. Fitzhugh Mullan, Ellen Ficklen, Kyna Rubin).

Eye on Health Reform

Eye on Health Reform is a section of the journal dedicated to current developments related to the Affordable Care Act. This section is written by Katie Keith, Health Affairs Contributing Editor.

Grant Watch

The Grant Watch section of Health Affairs features news and updates about the health grant making, particularly as it relates to current health policy issues. The journal focuses on longer, peer-reviewed articles on health philanthropy or a staff-written round-up of funding in a given topic area.

Abstracting and indexing

Health Affairs is indexed and/or abstracted in Scopus, Clarivate Web of Science’s Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Essential Science Indicators, EBSCO databases, PubMed Central, MEDLINE, ProQuest, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and more.

Health Affairs Blog

Health Affairs Blog is a vehicle for commentary and analysis on health policy and issues affecting health and health care. The blog features over 400 articles annually from noted health policy experts and commentators from a wide variety of perspectives, as well as regular Health Affairs contributors and staff.

These blogs are cited in congressional testimony and by members of Congress. Media outlets that have cited the blog include The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, National Journal, Reuters, and many others.

All Health Affairs Blog articles are reviewed by Health Affairs editorial staff for timeliness, health policy relevance, originality, and constructive commentary (but are not subject to a formal, peer review).

Health Policy Briefs

Health Policy Briefs examine some of the most complex and thorny questions currently being debated in health policy, providing a clear, comprehensive, and impartial overview that anyone can use to quickly get up to speed. Over a decade, Health Affairs has published nearly 200 briefs explaining timely topics in health policy from risk corridors to co-ops, from MACRA to pharmacy benefit managers.

One series of briefs is focused on the social determinants of health. These briefs aim to introduce and equip Health Affairs readers with a clear understanding of important topics that extend beyond the typical purview of health services researchers and health care professionals, addressing the physical and social environments in which health is created. This means taking a closer look at the current evidence, research, and potential policy interventions that are fundamental to advancing a culture of health.

Podcasts

Health Affairs produces four podcasts, distributed via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.

A Health Podyssey

A Health Podyssey brings you in-depth conversations with Health Affairs Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil and the leading researchers shaping the big ideas in health policy. Previous guests include Adam Gaffney, Maximilian J. Pany, Lucy Chen, Victor Dzau, and David R. Nerenz.

Health Affairs This Week

Health Affairs This Week places listeners at the center of health policy’s water cooler and catches you up on the biggest news of the week, all in 15 minutes or less. Previous guests include Brian Dolan (exits and outcomes), Hedwig Lee, Rachel Sachs, and Katie Keith.

Narrative Matters

Narrative Matters features personal stories from the frontlines of care. This podcast gives listeners the chance to go beyond the printed page and listen to the story, often read by its author. Previous guests include David Velasquez, Sharon Griswold, Shuaibu Ali, Brian Scott Barnett, and Katharine Lawrence.

Newsmakers

The Newsmakers podcast includes interviews with Health Affairs authors broadcast from Washington, D.C.’s all-news radio station WTOP-FM.

Events

Health Affairs puts on in person and virtual events, including theme issue briefings, policy spotlights, lunch and learns, professional development sessions, and a journal club, that share information and conversations on policy topics affecting health care to a diverse audience from the public and private sectors, academia, and media. Video of each event is archived on the Health Affairs YouTube account, and many are converted to podcasts. Previous speakers have included Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Director Elizabeth “Liz” Fowler, and National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Micky Tripathi.

Business Model

Health Affairs is a nonprofit international health education organization that was founded in 1981 under Project HOPE. Health Affairs is funded through subscriptions to the journal by individuals and institutions and through financial contributions from funders.

Grant-supported projects include Considering Health Spending (National Pharmaceutical Council) and Anthem, Inc.), Leading to Health (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation), Health Equity (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Colorado Health Foundation), The Practice of Medicine (The Physicians Foundation), and Age-Friendly Health (The John A. Hartford Foundation). Other funders include, California Health Care Foundation, The California Endowment, Con Alma Health Foundation, and more.

References
  1. Pearlstein, S. 2005 Consolidation: Health Care's Empty Promise The Washington Post Retrieved 12.10.2021.
  2. Gilligan, H. 2021 Health Policy Journal Focuses on Borders, Immigrants, and Health California Health Care Foundation Retrieved 12.10.2021.
  3. Unknown 2020 Failure To Communicate: The Debate On ACA Rages On 10 Years After Passage Kaiser Health News Retrieved 12.10.2021.
  4. Unknown 2019 https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/572428 EurekAlert Retrieved 12.10.2021.
  5. Anderson, D., Abraham, J.M. and Drake, C. 2019 Rural-Urban Differences In Individual-Market Health Plan Affordability After Subsidy Payment Cuts Health Affairs Retrieved 12.10.2021.
  6. Harris, M. 2019 Study: Gun control could reduce suicide more than mental health staffing Modern Healthcare Retrieved 12.10.2021.
  7. Goldstein, E.V., Prater, L.C. and Wickizer, T.M. 2019 Behavioral Health Care And Firearm Suicide: Do States With Greater Treatment Capacity Have Lower Suicide Rates? Health Affairs Retrieved 12.10.2021.
  8. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts 2011 Supreme Court of the United States
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