Annual Review of Law and Policy in Health and Social Work
A Forum for Interdisciplinary Research, Legislative Innovation, and Global Health Equity
The Annual Review of Law and Policy in Health and Social Work is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to advancing understanding and shaping innovation at the confluence of health policy, legal frameworks, and social work. Published once a year, the journal serves as a vital platform for researchers, legislators, practitioners, and institutional leaders who are navigating the evolving challenges of healthcare systems—particularly in complex and emerging global contexts.
Our Mission
To foster high-impact, interdisciplinary scholarship that informs and shapes the legislative and policy environments surrounding health and social work practices. We seek to publish research that not only advances academic knowledge but also translates into actionable frameworks for improving health equity, system responsiveness, and social justice.
What We Publish
We invite scholarly articles, policy reviews, case studies, and comparative analyses that address:
- Health Policy Formulation and Implementation
- Regulatory Innovation in Medical Social Work
- Interagency Governance and Institutional Collaboration
- Comparative Legal Approaches to Healthcare and Social Services
- Sociolegal Determinants of Health and Access to Care
Submissions that bridge disciplines—particularly those drawing from law, medicine, public health, sociology, political science, and economics—are especially encouraged.
Global Engagement and Accessibility
The Annual Review of Law and Policy in Health and Social Work is indexed in HeinOnline, one of the world’s most widely used law research platforms. This ensures global visibility across law schools, public policy institutes, medical universities, and governmental bodies.
Core Values
- Interdisciplinary Rigor: Bridging fields to offer multidimensional insight into law and health policy.
- Policy Relevance: Research that responds to real-world legislative and social service challenges.
- Equity and Inclusion: Emphasizing marginalized populations, underrepresented regions, and system-level reform.
- Global Dialogue: Encouraging cross-border perspectives to build a more responsive and just healthcare landscape.
Contact Us
Editorial Office
Annual Review of Law and Policy in Health and Social Work
Email: info@healthlawreview.org
Website: www.arlphsw.org
Publisher: La Nouvelle Jeunesse