Call for Papers

While the Health Law & Policy Brief publishes semiannually, we accept submissions on a rolling basis throughout the year.  We publish articles covering a wide range of health law and policy issues, both domestic and international. Submissions should be between 5,000 and 10,000 words with significant legal citations formatted to comply with The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation (20th or 21st Edition). Please include a copy of your resume and a brief cover letter with your submission.

We endeavor, whenever possible, to provide a publication decision within two weeks from receipt of submission.  Submit your article for consideration to the Editor-in-Chief at healthlawandpolicybrief@wcl.american.edu

Examples of topic areas previously published include:

  • Fraud, Abuse, and Compliance Concerns
  • Medicare & Medicaid Reimbursement
  • Tax-Exemption of Health Care Providers
  • Aspects of the Affordable Care Act
  • International Health Disparities
  • Disability Rights
  • Regulation of Tobacco
  • Prescription Drug Pricing
  • Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine
  • Intellectual Property Protections for Drugs and Biologicals
  • Managing Conflicts of Interest in the Health Care Context
  • Considerations in Insurance Coverage and Law
  • International Gender Discrimination

We look forward to receiving  your submissions.