Focus & Scope

Medicor : Journal of Health Informatics and Health Policy

Focus

Medicor : Journal of Health Informatics and Health Policy is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of how information and communication technology (ICT) can be used to improve health, health services, and health policy. The journal aims to be a platform for researchers, health practitioners, policy makers, and IT professionals to share research findings, innovations, and best practices that support evidence-based decision-making, healthcare quality improvement, and public health promotion.

Scope

The journal covers a wide range of topics related to health informatics and health policy, including but not limited to:

  1. Health Information Systems: Design, implementation, and evaluation of health information systems, including electronic medical records, hospital management information systems, and patient health portals.
  2. Big Data and Analytics in Healthcare: The use of big data, health analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve understanding of health problems and optimization of health Services. 
  3. Telemedicine and Telehealth: Development and implementation of telemedicine and telehealth solutions to improve access and quality of health services, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
  4. Health Data Security and Privacy: Issues and solutions related to security, privacy, and ethics in electronic health data management.
  5. Health Policy and Health Systems: Analysis and evaluation of health policy, health system reform, health financing, and their effects on health outcomes.
  6. E-Health and m-Health: Innovations in e-Health and m-Health applications for health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic condition management.
  7. Patient Participation and Empowerment: A study of how information technology can be used to enhance patient participation in healthcare and patient empowerment.
  8. Interoperability and Health Data Exchange: Issues and advances in health data exchange between systems and organizations to facilitate care coordination and continuity of care.
  9. Education and Training in Health Informatics: Development and evaluation of education and training programs for health professionals and health informatics.
  10. Health Technology Impact Evaluation: Assessment of the impact of health information technology on quality of care, operational efficiency, and health outcomes.