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To check the status of a submitted paper, log in to our online manuscript processing system . Once you have logged in, you will be at your Author Main Menu. Click on “Submissions Being Processed." This page will display manuscripts of yours that are currently under consideration at Health Affairs, along with their status.
To check the status of a submitted Forefront article, log into our Forefront article submission system with your email and password.
Podcast submission status
A member of the Health Affairs team will reach out to you if your podcast submission has been reviewed and accepted. Based on the volume of interest, we may not respond to every submission.
Brief submission status
A member of the Health Affairs editorial team will reach out to you if they are interested in further exploring your Health Policy Brief proposal.
Our Process
Health Affairs submission requirements vary by content type.
Review
Each submission, if approved, goes through a rigorous peer-review and/or editorial review process for adherence to submission guidelines.
Revision
You will have a chance to work closely with Health Affairs editors or podcast producers during the content revision process to ensure high-quality output of your content.
Approval
After the revision process, Health Affairs editors or podcast producers will inform you of approval and timing of publication.
Copy Editing & Production
The final approved content will be copy-edited for clarity and will adhere to the editorial style guide standards and other production standards as set out by Health Affairs.
Journal Submissions
Health Affairs Journal publishes about 300 articles and 2,300 pages per year on a monthly basis, with several ahead of print articles each month. Our impact factor in 2020 was 6.31.
2,373 Submissions in the last year
8% Acceptance rate
Forefront Submissions
Health Affairs Forefront (formerly Blog) publishes over 600 posts per year, and multiple posts daily. All Health Affairs Forefront 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).
1,136 Submissions in the last year
33% Acceptance rate
Further information
Help & FAQs
Find the most commonly asked questions for prospective and current Health Affairs authors wishing to submit content to the journal, Health Affairs Forefront, briefs, podcasts, or special features.
More information
Request For Abstracts
Health Affairs periodically issues Requests for Abstracts in connection with planned theme issues, which focus on specific topics. You may view general information as well as lists of recent and current Requests to gain an understanding of the types of topics we cover. We also provide guidelines and tips for successful abstract submissions.
For Reviewers
Information on general parameters and expectations surrounding the review process, submitting a review, and becoming a reviewer.