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Published since 1981 and written for government health leaders; decision makers at hospitals, insurance companies and other health care industries; researchers and academics in economics, health services research, law, public health, political science, sociology, health administration, medicine and nursing, among other fields; and health policy analysts and advocates. Peer-reviewed journal of health policy thought and research. Presents a wide range of timely research and commentary on health issues of current concern in both domestic and international spheres. Authors include top scholars, policymakers, and health care industry leaders. Topics covered include: access to care, health spending, quality, Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drug coverage and costs, physician practice, nursing trends, mental health, malpractice and health law, insurance reform, hospitals, global health and disparities in health care, among others. Major sections include: Feature Articles (new proposals, original research and analysis of timely health policy issues), Commentary (opinions and proposals for change), Interviews (conversations with leaders in government and the private sector), Narrative Matters (personal stories about the health care system that highlight policy issues of concern), Health Tracking (reports on trends and health care markets), DataWatch (data-driven analysis and original research), GrantWatch (a review of recently awarded foundation grants and grant outcomes, with regular essays or special reports about health philanthropy), UpDate (news from the states or other countries, plus abstracts of important new publications), Book Reviews and Letters to the Editor (discussions of issues raised in Health Affairs papers). Health Affairs DOES accept bylined articles/submissions in the form of manuscripts for peer review. All submissions must be done via the website.