Health Systems and Reform (HS&R) is the first peer-reviewed journal that is dedicated to bridging research, theory and analysis with knowledge and experience in health systems and reform, and aims at becoming a global platform for sharing positive and normative lessons in this field. Most health systems around the world are at various stages of reform cycles. HS&R strives to become the journal of excellence and reference in health systems and reform. The journal’s mission is to create a global platform for sharing cutting edge knowledge, skills, and lessons in health systems and reform and to provide answers that matter for leaders, professionals, and students looking for research, data, information, with a focus on lessons for health systems and reform. HS&R will contribute to strengthening health systems and to improving care delivered to patients. We encourage academics, practitioners, and leaders in public health and other relevant health system stakeholders to submit their articles to HS&R. Prospective authors are encouraged to contact the Editors-in-Chief with proposals and ideas for articles. This journal uses eJournal Press to peer review manuscript submissions and receives all submissions through the website at: http://hsr.msubmit.net/cgi-bin/main.plex. Please read the Author instructions for eJournal Press authors before making a submission.