Open Access Publication at a Crossroads—Implications for Researchers and Beyond | Health Policy | JAMA Health Forum | JAMA Network

"Open access publication is at a crossroads, with implications for researchers, research publishers, funders, and research users—consumers, clinicians, and policymakers. This Viewpoint begins by describing the wide range of OA models, which are often poorly understood but essential to understanding the current debates. It then examines controversies as OA attempts to achieve equitable access while being financially sustainable and facilitating high-quality science. The Viewpoint concludes with recommendations to address gaps...."