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D-Index
96
Citations
40934
World Ranking
119
National Ranking
55

David Blumenthal publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David Blumenthal sits on this spectrum.

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44 publications 570+

This scientist: 324 publications — 90th percentile

90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

David Blumenthal D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David Blumenthal sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 177 scientists 31 D-Index: 210 scientists 32 D-Index: 222 scientists 33 D-Index: 188 scientists 34 D-Index: 181 scientists 35 D-Index: 243 scientists 36 D-Index: 261 scientists 37 D-Index: 272 scientists 38 D-Index: 278 scientists 39 D-Index: 300 scientists 40 D-Index: 297 scientists 41 D-Index: 308 scientists 42 D-Index: 313 scientists 43 D-Index: 300 scientists 44 D-Index: 269 scientists 45 D-Index: 260 scientists 46 D-Index: 228 scientists 47 D-Index: 251 scientists 48 D-Index: 203 scientists 49 D-Index: 186 scientists 50 D-Index: 187 scientists 51 D-Index: 166 scientists 52 D-Index: 138 scientists 53 D-Index: 141 scientists 54 D-Index: 131 scientists 55 D-Index: 137 scientists 56 D-Index: 109 scientists 57 D-Index: 129 scientists 58 D-Index: 95 scientists 59 D-Index: 105 scientists 60 D-Index: 106 scientists 61 D-Index: 86 scientists 62 D-Index: 94 scientists 63 D-Index: 77 scientists 64 D-Index: 79 scientists 65 D-Index: 59 scientists 66 D-Index: 68 scientists 67 D-Index: 51 scientists 68 D-Index: 49 scientists 69 D-Index: 40 scientists 70 D-Index: 43 scientists 71 D-Index: 40 scientists 72 D-Index: 50 scientists 73 D-Index: 46 scientists 74 D-Index: 43 scientists 75 D-Index: 45 scientists 76 D-Index: 45 scientists 77 D-Index: 30 scientists 78 D-Index: 25 scientists 79 D-Index: 31 scientists 80 D-Index: 29 scientists 81 D-Index: 18 scientists 82 D-Index: 21 scientists 83 D-Index: 26 scientists 84 D-Index: 15 scientists 85 D-Index: 15 scientists 86 D-Index: 19 scientists 87 D-Index: 19 scientists 88 D-Index: 12 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 19 scientists 91 D-Index: 20 scientists 92 D-Index: 13 scientists 93 D-Index: 9 scientists 94 D-Index: 13 scientists 95 D-Index: 8 scientists 96 D-Index: 7 scientists 97 D-Index: 6 scientists 98 D-Index: 6 scientists 99 D-Index: 6 scientists 100+ D-Index: 97 scientists
30 D-Index 100+

This scientist: 96 D-Index — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Social Sciences and Humanities in United States Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Social Sciences and Humanities in United States Leader Award
  • 2003 - Member of the European Academy of Sciences
  • 1998 - Member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM)

Overview

David Blumenthal is affiliated with Harvard University in the United States. Their research primarily spans the broad field of Health Professions, with a focus that includes key subfields such as General Health Professions, Economics and Econometrics, Health Informatics, Information Systems, and Health Information Management.

The scientist's work encompasses multiple topics related to healthcare delivery and policy, including Primary Care and Health Outcomes, Healthcare Policy and Management, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education, Healthcare Cost, Quality, Practices, Global Health Care Issues, Electronic Health Records Systems, and Ethics and Social Impacts of AI.

David Blumenthal has contributed articles in a number of prominent academic journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • New England Journal of Medicine
  • NEJM AI
  • Journal of Graduate Medical Education
  • Health Affairs
  • Nature Medicine

The following selected papers illustrate the scope of research across topics and years:

  • Covid-19 - Implications for the Health Care System, 2020, New England Journal of Medicine
  • The Affordable Care Act at 10 Years - Its Coverage and Access Provisions, 2020, New England Journal of Medicine
  • To do no harm - and the most good - with AI in health care, 2024, Nature Medicine
  • To Do No Harm - and the Most Good - with AI in Health Care, 2024, NEJM AI

In addition to journal publications, Blumenthal has also authored book content, including a publication through Rutgers University Press titled Medical Professionalism in the New Information Age (2020).

Collaborative work features several frequent co-authors, indicating ongoing research partnerships. Notable co-authors include:

  • David J. Rothman
  • Patrícia Flatley Brennan
  • Jennifer Dixon
  • Chris Holmes
  • Arjun K. Manrai

The scientist has been recognized with memberships in respected institutions such as the European Academy of Sciences (since 2003) and the National Academy of Medicine (since 1998).

Best Publications

  • The “Meaningful Use” Regulation for Electronic Health Records

    David Blumenthal;Marilyn Tavenner

  • Use of electronic health records in U.S. hospitals.

    Ashish K. Jha;Catherine M. DesRoches;Eric G. Campbell;Karen Donelan

  • The Benefits Of Health Information Technology: A Review Of The Recent Literature Shows Predominantly Positive Results

    Melinda Beeuwkes Buntin;Matthew F. Burke;Michael C. Hoaglin;David Blumenthal

  • Electronic Health Records in Ambulatory Care — A National Survey of Physicians

    Catherine M. DesRoches;Eric G. Campbell;Sowmya R. Rao;Karen Donelan

  • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

    Melinda Beeuwkes Buntin;Sachin H. Jain;David Blumenthal

  • Multiple Chronic Conditions: Prevalence, Health Consequences, and Implications for Quality, Care Management, and Costs

    Christine Stephanie Vogeli;Alexandra E. Shields;Todd A. Lee;Teresa B. Gibson

  • Stimulating the adoption of health information technology.

    David Blumenthal

  • Health Industry Practices That Create Conflicts of Interest A Policy Proposal for Academic Medical Centers

    Troyen A. Brennan;David J. Rothman;Linda Blank;David Blumenthal

  • Withholding Research Results in Academic Life Science: Evidence From a National Survey of Faculty

    David Blumenthal;Eric G. Campbell;Melissa S. Anderson;Nancyanne Causino

  • Privatization and Its Discontents — The Evolving Chinese Health Care System

    David Blumenthal;William Hsiao

  • A National Survey of Physician–Industry Relationships

    Eric G. Campbell;Russell L. Gruen;James Mountford;Lawrence G. Miller

  • Covid-19 - Implications for the Health Care System.

    David Blumenthal;Elizabeth J Fowler;Melinda Abrams;Sara R Collins

  • The case for using industrial quality management science in health care organizations.

    Glenn Laffel;David Blumenthal

  • Data withholding in academic genetics: evidence from a national survey.

    Eric G. Campbell;Brian R. Clarridge;Manjusha Gokhale;Lauren Birenbaum

  • Participation of Life-Science Faculty in Research Relationships with Industry

    David Blumenthal;Eric G. Campbell;Nancyanne Causino;Karen Seashore Louis

  • Part 1: Quality of care--what is it?

    David Blumenthal

  • Entrepreneurs in Academe: An Exploration of Behaviors Among Life Scientists

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  • Relationships between academic institutions and industry in the life sciences--an industry survey.

    David Blumenthal;Nancyanne Causino;Eric Campbell;Karen Seashore Louis

  • Achieving a Nationwide Learning Health System

    Charles P. Friedman;Adam K. Wong;David Blumenthal

  • Overcoming Barriers To Adopting And Implementing Computerized Physician Order Entry Systems In U.S. Hospitals

    Eric G. Poon;David Blumenthal;Tonushree Jaggi;Melissa M. Honour

  • The Benefits of Health Information Technology

    Melinda Beeuwkes Buntin;Matthew F. Burke;Michael C. Hoaglin;David Blumenthal

Frequent Co-Authors

Eric G. Campbell
Eric G. Campbell University of Colorado Denver
Joel S. Weissman
Joel S. Weissman Brigham and Women's Hospital
Rainu Kaushal
Rainu Kaushal Cornell University
Carlos A. Camargo
Carlos A. Camargo Harvard University
Randall S. Stafford
Randall S. Stafford Stanford University
David W. Bates
David W. Bates Brigham and Women's Hospital
David J. Magid
David J. Magid University of Colorado Denver
Ashish K. Jha
Ashish K. Jha Brown University
Paul D. Cleary
Paul D. Cleary Yale University
Michelle M. Doty
Michelle M. Doty Commonwealth Fund

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