Open Access Policy

The Bulletin of Health Services Research (BHSR) is committed to promoting open and unrestricted access to scholarly research in health services and healthcare systems. In line with its mission to improve healthcare delivery and policy development, the journal ensures that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide.

All research papers, reviews, and scholarly contributions published in BHSR can be accessed online without any subscription, registration, or payment requirements. Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to, and use the full texts of articles for lawful academic, professional, and educational purposes, provided that proper acknowledgment is given to the original author(s) and the journal.

BHSR follows the Gold Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all published content remains permanently accessible through the journal’s official website and digital archives. This approach supports long-term preservation and maximizes the global visibility of research outputs.

Authors retain ownership of their work while granting the journal a non-exclusive right to publish, distribute, and archive their articles in all formats and media. All publications are released under an appropriate Creative Commons license (such as CC BY), which allows responsible reuse and sharing with proper attribution.

By adopting this open access policy, BHSR aims to enhance the reach, impact, and practical value of health services research, supporting healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers worldwide.