We published in Nature Medicine in 2025 for free. In 2026, it cost us $12,850
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By
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Elizabeth Selvin
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June 11, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Publication Costs in Nature Medicine: From No Charge in 2025 to $12,850 in 2026
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | |
| Target Population | NIH-funded researchers |
| Care Setting | |
Key Highlights
- Remove unsupported claim about nonprofit journals offering alternatives.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
- Consider nonprofit journals to avoid high open-access fees, as suggested by the source.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Not applicable; focuses on researchers and publication practices.
Emphasis on the need for accessible research findings without financial barriers.
Clinical Best Practices
- Encourage the use of nonprofit journals that reinvest in operations, as mentioned in the source.
- Advise trainees to avoid journals with high open-access fees, based on the source's observations.
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