Medical Care Research and Review

Aims & Scope

Medical Care Research and Review (formerly Medical Care Review) has been a pioneering force in the area of peer-reviewed health services research.

During its time, the journal has evolved from publishing abstracts to a well-respected journal carrying critical reviews of literature on organizational structure, economics, and the financing of health and medical care systems.

Today, the journal's focus has expanded to reflect the growth of the field and the increasing importance of health services research -- while still maintaining the high standards that have kept Medical Care Research and Review at the forefront of health care research for over half a century.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.2
2024	2.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.338

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	99

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2937

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	550

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Impact of Medical Interpreter Services on the Quality of Health Care: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 1013

  Authors: Glenn

• Patient-Centered Care and Outcomes

  Citation: 871

  Authors: Cheryl, Mary D., Suzanne Austin

• Stigma and Help Seeking for Mental Health Among College Students

  Citation: 787

  Authors: Daniel, Marilyn F., Ezra, Kara

• A Compilation of Strategies for Implementing Clinical Innovations in Health and Mental Health

  Citation: 767

  Authors: Byron J., J. Curtis, Enola K., Christopher R., Richard T., Alicia C., Joseph E., Jennifer L.

• What Do We Know about Health Care Team Effectiveness? A Review of the Literature

  Citation: 634

  Authors: Louise, Wendy L.

• Examining the Role of Patient Experience Surveys in Measuring Health Care Quality

  Citation: 633

  Authors: Rebecca, Marc N., Alan M., Ron D., William G., Lise, Susan, Paul D.

• Review: Health Care Utilization and Costs of Elderly Persons With Multiple Chronic Conditions

  Citation: 593

  Authors: Thomas, Dirk, Hanna, Sven, Sandro, Melanie, Steffi, Hans-Helmut

• Self-Reported Utilization of Health Care Services: Improving Measurement and Accuracy

  Citation: 578

  Authors: Aman, Todd

• Review: Conceptualization and Measurement of Organizational Readiness for Change

  Citation: 567

  Authors: Bryan J., Halle, Shoou-Yih Daniel

• Can Cultural Competency Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities? A Review and Conceptual Model

  Citation: 544

  Authors: Cindy, Irene

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