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Matt Barry

@mattbb1966.bsky.social

Proud husband, dad, son, brother, friend. Public health policy expert. Section Head at Congressional Research Service. Views mine. Facts are stubborn things. Pragmatic idealist. Nerds are cool. Navy and Aggie Dad.

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Here’s an excellent, brief backgrounder on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - see www.congress.gov/crs-product/... - #ACIP #vaccines #immunizations #healthpolicy

10.06.2025 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here’s a new, thoughtful report on federal recommendations and regulations for fluoride in drinking water - #fluoride #healthpolicy #publichealth - see www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

20.05.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here’s a good overview of the Title X Family Planning Program - #healthpolicy #familyplanning #reproductivehealth - see www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

20.05.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's a good, short summary of the Health Start program - #healthystart #MCH #maternalchildhealth #healthpolicy #publichealth - see www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

08.05.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's a helpful infographic on artificial intelligence (AI) taxonomy (helpful in general and in health care specifically) - #AI #healthcare #publichealth #healthpolicy - see www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

29.04.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's a new report on teen birth trends in the United States - #birthtrends #MCH #maternalandchildhealth #healthpolicy - see www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

21.04.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A brief summary of the current status of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans - #dietaryguidelines #DGA #publichealth #healthpolicy #nutrition - see www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

11.04.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Here's a helpful primer on the National Health Service Corps - #publichealth #healthpolicy #healthworkforce. See www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

10.04.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for an excellent background report on FDA regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)? #FDA #tobacco #publichealth #harmreduction #vaping #tobaccocontrol #healthpolicy Take a look at www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

07.04.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Family Guy - Mets Fan Joke
YouTube video by Cam Schwartz Family Guy - Mets Fan Joke

Might as well get this annual ritual over with before someone else does it for (to) me ... #LFGM

www.youtube.com/watch?v=okXh...

26.03.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The phrase "distinguishing signal from noise" certainly has a lot more resonance (and irony) in recent days ...

26.03.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A helpful primer on federal agencies and roles in health information technology - #healthIT #ONC #ASTP #healthpolicy - see www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

25.03.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

An interesting new report on the use of contingency management among federally funded substance use disorder programs - #contingencymanagement #substanceusedisorder #SUD #healthpolicy - see www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

25.03.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Outside the streets on fire in a real death waltz ..." #jungleland #springsteen #sunrise

21.03.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a helpful, succinct primer on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? #CDC #publichealth #healthpolicy Take a look at this - www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

20.03.2025 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a helpful primer on veterans suicide prevention? #veteranshealth #veteranssuicide #prevention #mentalhealth Take a look at this - www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

14.03.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a helpful infographic on active duty military servicemembers and their transition to veterans status? #veteranshealth #militaryhealth #veterans Take a look at this - www.congress.gov/crs-product/...

14.03.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you're looking for a good primer on NIH's indirect cost policies #NIH #indirectcosts #publichealth - take a look at this ... crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

06.03.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re looking for a good primer on adult protective services programs #APS #adultprotectiveservices - take a look here … crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

26.02.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Β  Β  Β Section 1.

The termination of the Presidential Management Fellows program is a loss that most people probably won't appreciate. This has been a pipeline for young, smart, talented people who want to serve their country in a non-partisan way. #PMF

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

20.02.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Being indiscriminate is not efficient.

19.02.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a deep dive on the federal role in organ procurement and transplantation process? #organdonor #organprocurement #transplantation #publichealth #healthpolicy Take a look at - crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

18.02.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Close Encounter 50th – SNL50
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live Close Encounter 50th – SNL50

If you need a laugh and a distraction … m.youtube.com/watch?v=UWMN...

17.02.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Chiefs are Red
The Giants are Big Blue
Just wishing the Eagles
Came down with a highly uncomfortable yet non fatal nor highly contagious form of the bird flu

#HealthPolicyValentines @kffhealthnews.org

13.02.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a quick snapshot of U.S. health care spending? #healthspending #healthfinancing #healthpolicy Check out - crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

13.02.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Looking for a helpful primer on the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act? #phem #emergencymanagement #pandemic #preparedness #publichealth Check out - crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

13.02.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Metro on a winter’s morning … @wmata.com @accuweather.com @capitalweather.bsky.social @wtopnews.bsky.social

12.02.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a quick summary of key issues involving cybersecurity and digital health? #digitalhealth #cybersecurity #hipaa Take a look at - crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

11.02.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a terrific graphic on the HIPAA privacy rule? #hipaa #healthprivacy #privacyrule Take a look at this - crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

11.02.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for an excellent overview of federal programs and services involved in reproductive health care? #reproductivehealth #publichealth #healthpolicy Take a look at this report - crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/...

11.02.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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