Robert J. Blendon

16.0k total citations · 4 hit papers
276 papers, 11.5k citations indexed

About

Robert J. Blendon is a scholar working on Economics and Econometrics, General Health Professions and Sociology and Political Science. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert J. Blendon has authored 276 papers receiving a total of 11.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 147 papers in Economics and Econometrics, 119 papers in General Health Professions and 43 papers in Sociology and Political Science. Recurrent topics in Robert J. Blendon's work include Healthcare Policy and Management (135 papers), Primary Care and Health Outcomes (49 papers) and Global Health Care Issues (31 papers). Robert J. Blendon is often cited by papers focused on Healthcare Policy and Management (135 papers), Primary Care and Health Outcomes (49 papers) and Global Health Care Issues (31 papers). Robert J. Blendon collaborates with scholars based in United States, Spain and Portugal. Robert J. Blendon's co-authors include John M. Benson, Drew E. Altman, Mollyann Brodie, Catherine M. DesRoches, Karen Donelan, Benjamin D. Sommers, Arnold M. Epstein, Gillian K. SteelFisher, Kinga Zapert and Cathy Schoen and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Robert J. Blendon

266 papers receiving 10.5k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Views of Practicing Physicians and the Public on Medical Errors

2002 587 citations Robert J. Blendon, Catherine M. DesRoches et al. New England Journal of Medicine profile →
Changes in Utilization and Health Among Low-Income Adults After Medicaid Expansion or Expanded Private Insurance

2016 382 citations Benjamin D. Sommers, Robert J. Blendon et al. profile →
Discrimination in the United States: Experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans

2019 263 citations Mary G. Findling, Robert J. Blendon et al. profile →
Discrimination in the United States: Experiences of black Americans

2019 238 citations Mary G. Findling, Robert J. Blendon et al. profile →

Author Peers

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Author						Papers	Cites
Robert J. Blendon	5.2k	4.0k	1.9k	1.3k	1.2k	276	11.5k
Steffie Woolhandler	5.5k 1.1×	4.0k 1.0×	1.2k 0.6×	1.7k 1.3×	1.1k 0.9×	221	12.5k
Leslie Curry	5.5k 1.1×	1.7k 0.4×	1.5k 0.8×	2.8k 2.1×	874 0.7×	207	13.6k
Nicholas Mays	5.8k 1.1×	1.9k 0.5×	1.6k 0.8×	2.3k 1.7×	647 0.5×	279	12.4k
David U. Himmelstein	5.1k 1.0×	3.7k 0.9×	1.1k 0.6×	1.5k 1.1×	1.0k 0.8×	225	11.6k
Elizabeth H. Bradley	5.9k 1.1×	2.2k 0.5×	1.0k 0.5×	3.0k 2.3×	1.3k 1.1×	208	13.2k
Nicole Lurie	6.6k 1.3×	3.4k 0.9×	2.8k 1.4×	2.8k 2.1×	2.6k 2.1×	285	18.4k
Kevin Fiscella	7.5k 1.5×	2.1k 0.5×	1.5k 0.8×	3.6k 2.7×	1.9k 1.5×	339	16.7k
Leiyu Shi	10.0k 1.9×	6.2k 1.6×	857 0.4×	1.3k 1.0×	1.8k 1.4×	267	13.9k
James Macinko	9.2k 1.8×	4.4k 1.1×	1.5k 0.8×	1.9k 1.4×	1.9k 1.5×	184	14.0k
Peter A. Ubel	7.1k 1.4×	5.7k 1.4×	2.2k 1.1×	4.8k 3.6×	973 0.8×	405	20.7k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert J. Blendon

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All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

Blendon, Robert J., Sherry Glied, Benjamin D. Sommers, et al.. (2024). Critical Health Care Challenges for the Next U.S. President. New England Journal of Medicine. 391(15). e36–e36.

Blendon, Robert J., et al.. (2024). Implications of the 2024 Election Outcome for U.S. Health Policy. New England Journal of Medicine. 391(15). 1 indexed citations

Blendon, Robert J., et al.. (2023). Popular… to a Point: The Enduring Political Challenges of the Public Option. Milbank Quarterly. 101(1). 26–47. 3 indexed citations

SteelFisher, Gillian K., et al.. (2021). Seasonal Influenza Vaccine in Pregnant Women: Views and Experiences of Obstetrician–Gynecologists. Journal of Women s Health. 30(8). 1086–1094. 2 indexed citations

SteelFisher, Gillian K., Robert J. Blendon, Eran N. Ben‐Porath, et al.. (2019). Views and Experiences of Travelers from US States to Zika-Affected Areas. Health Security. 17(4). 307–323. 3 indexed citations

SteelFisher, Gillian K., John M. Benson, Lisa M. Koonin, et al.. (2018). Pharmacist Views on Alternative Methods for Antiviral Distribution and Dispensing During an Influenza Pandemic. Health Security. 16(2). 108–118. 14 indexed citations

SteelFisher, Gillian K., et al.. (2018). Public Views on Alternative Methods for Antiviral Distribution and Dispensing During an Influenza Pandemic. Health Security. 16(6). 365–380. 2 indexed citations

Sommers, Benjamin D., et al.. (2017). Beyond Health Insurance: Remaining Disparities in US Health Care in the Post‐ACA Era. Milbank Quarterly. 95(1). 43–69. 54 indexed citations

Sommers, Benjamin D., Bethany Maylone, Robert J. Blendon, E. John Orav, & Arnold M. Epstein. (2017). Three-Year Impacts Of The Affordable Care Act: Improved Medical Care And Health Among Low-Income Adults. Health Affairs. 36(6). 1119–1128. 205 indexed citations

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Blendon, Robert J., John M. Benson, Kathleen J. Weldon, et al.. (2012). The Impact of Experience with a Family Member with Alzheimer’s Disease on Views about the Disease across Five Countries. International Journal of Alzheimer s Disease. 2012. 1–9. 29 indexed citations

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SteelFisher, Gillian K., et al.. (2012). Public Response to an Anthrax Attack: A Multiethnic Perspective. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism Biodefense Strategy Practice and Science. 10(4). 401–411. 8 indexed citations

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Blendon, Robert J., et al.. (2012). What is driving people’s dissatisfaction with their own health care in 17 Latin American countries?. Health Expectations. 16(2). 155–163. 16 indexed citations

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SteelFisher, Gillian K., et al.. (2011). Public Response to an Anthrax Attack: Reactions to Mass Prophylaxis in a Scenario Involving Inhalation Anthrax from an Unidentified Source. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism Biodefense Strategy Practice and Science. 9(3). 239–250. 19 indexed citations

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SteelFisher, Gillian K., Robert J. Blendon, Elizabeth W. Mitchell, et al.. (2011). Novel pandemic A (H1N1) influenza vaccination among pregnant women: motivators and barriers. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 204(6). S116–S123. 76 indexed citations

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Rosen, Allison B., Robert J. Blendon, Catherine M. DesRoches, et al.. (2005). Physicians??? Views of Interventions to Reduce Medical Errors: Does Evidence of Effectiveness Matter?. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 60(7). 431–433. 2 indexed citations

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Taylor‐Clark, Kalahn, et al.. (2005). Confidence in Crisis? Understanding Trust in Government and Public Attitudes Toward Mandatory State Health Powers. Biosecurity and Bioterrorism Biodefense Strategy Practice and Science. 3(2). 138–147. 48 indexed citations

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Schoen, Cathy, Robert J. Blendon, Catherine M. DesRoches, & Robin Osborn. (2002). Comparison of health care system views and experiences in five nations, 2001: findings from The Commonwealth Fund 2001 International Health Policy Survey.. PubMed. 1–6. 11 indexed citations

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DesRoches, Catherine M., et al.. (2000). Equity in health care across five nations: summary findings from an international health policy survey.. PubMed. 1–7. 10 indexed citations

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Donelan, Karen, et al.. (1997). What do managed care plans do to affect care? Results from a survey of physicians.. PubMed. 34(3). 196–204. 38 indexed citations

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Blendon, Robert J.. (1993). The Public and the Controversy Over Abortion. JAMA. 270(23). 2871–2871. 10 indexed citations

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