Sam Roods
@samuelcroods.bsky.social
policy, privacy, compliance in #healthIT and health tech. posts on #privacy, DnD, albany. previously: grants, standards. opinions are my own. he/him.
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Sam Roods
@samuelcroods.bsky.social
· Dec 18
If you'd like to join me in ruining the professional vibe on LinkedIn dot com, where I tend to write more long-form analysis and announcements on #HealthPolicy and #Privacy, find and follow me there: www.linkedin.com/in/samuelroo...
If I DM you this it means I’m about to completely derail any semblance of structure and purpose of the current zoom meeting
November 1, 2025 at 1:32 AM
If I DM you this it means I’m about to completely derail any semblance of structure and purpose of the current zoom meeting
I hate health policy Halloween what do you mean you're going as the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement before they changed the QHIN graphic color to forest green
#HealthPolicyHalloween
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#HealthPolicyHalloween
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October 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I hate health policy Halloween what do you mean you're going as the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement before they changed the QHIN graphic color to forest green
#HealthPolicyHalloween
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#HealthPolicyHalloween
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Y'all! It's National #HealthDataWeek: a time to spotlight the issues and innovations shaping the future of health data.
I’m proud to be part of a team that’s leaning into some of the most important and complex questions in health data policy today, from privacy to interoperability to AI.
I’m proud to be part of a team that’s leaning into some of the most important and complex questions in health data policy today, from privacy to interoperability to AI.
June 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Y'all! It's National #HealthDataWeek: a time to spotlight the issues and innovations shaping the future of health data.
I’m proud to be part of a team that’s leaning into some of the most important and complex questions in health data policy today, from privacy to interoperability to AI.
I’m proud to be part of a team that’s leaning into some of the most important and complex questions in health data policy today, from privacy to interoperability to AI.
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Headlines: Datavant acquires Aetion - Akido Labs raises $60M - VA hopes to go live at 20 sites in 2027 - Sprinter Health raises $55M histalk2.com/2025/05/15/m...
Morning Headlines 5/16/25 – HIStalk
histalk2.com
May 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Headlines: Datavant acquires Aetion - Akido Labs raises $60M - VA hopes to go live at 20 sites in 2027 - Sprinter Health raises $55M histalk2.com/2025/05/15/m...
For reasons still unknown, I’ve been entrusted to talk about state health data legislation and regulation at an upcoming Datavant webinar. 😬
#HealthPrivacy #HealthPolicy
📅 Register here (details in 🧵): webinar.datavant.com/datavant/sta...
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#HealthPrivacy #HealthPolicy
📅 Register here (details in 🧵): webinar.datavant.com/datavant/sta...
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May 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
For reasons still unknown, I’ve been entrusted to talk about state health data legislation and regulation at an upcoming Datavant webinar. 😬
#HealthPrivacy #HealthPolicy
📅 Register here (details in 🧵): webinar.datavant.com/datavant/sta...
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#HealthPrivacy #HealthPolicy
📅 Register here (details in 🧵): webinar.datavant.com/datavant/sta...
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Headed to DC.
No additional comments at this time I’m just sleepy.
No additional comments at this time I’m just sleepy.
April 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Headed to DC.
No additional comments at this time I’m just sleepy.
No additional comments at this time I’m just sleepy.
Wow @healthapiguy.bsky.social was right. @heyepic.bsky.social is on BlueSky.
We open-sourced a tool to help anyone evaluate whether an AI model works where it counts—in their own workflows, on their own data.
Use it with any model—ours, yours, or anyone else’s. 👇
Use it with any model—ours, yours, or anyone else’s. 👇
April 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Wow @healthapiguy.bsky.social was right. @heyepic.bsky.social is on BlueSky.
Deleted an April Fools' post I made earlier because today, of all days, is unfortunately not a day for humor and levity.
The Federal government is being reshaped before our very eyes, at the expense of the individuals who dedicated their lives to public service & the vital programs they supported.
The Federal government is being reshaped before our very eyes, at the expense of the individuals who dedicated their lives to public service & the vital programs they supported.
April 1, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Deleted an April Fools' post I made earlier because today, of all days, is unfortunately not a day for humor and levity.
The Federal government is being reshaped before our very eyes, at the expense of the individuals who dedicated their lives to public service & the vital programs they supported.
The Federal government is being reshaped before our very eyes, at the expense of the individuals who dedicated their lives to public service & the vital programs they supported.
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Former FDA Commissioner:
April 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Former FDA Commissioner:
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Hearing from all corners of HHS this morning about a total bloodletting — firings of scientists, analysts and many more as delayed RIFs take effect.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
April 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Hearing from all corners of HHS this morning about a total bloodletting — firings of scientists, analysts and many more as delayed RIFs take effect.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
1/ As we move into 2025, the federal landscape is undergoing significant changes. Here's my take on what we can expect and how we can adapt.
[thank you for coming to my #HealthPolicy 🧵]
#FederalPolicy #FedUpdate
[thank you for coming to my #HealthPolicy 🧵]
#FederalPolicy #FedUpdate
March 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
1/ As we move into 2025, the federal landscape is undergoing significant changes. Here's my take on what we can expect and how we can adapt.
[thank you for coming to my #HealthPolicy 🧵]
#FederalPolicy #FedUpdate
[thank you for coming to my #HealthPolicy 🧵]
#FederalPolicy #FedUpdate
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Researchers warn AI systems could soon build their successors, creating a "software intelligence explosion." AI efficiency already doubles every ~6 months, and progress could accelerate to doubling every few days. 🩺💻 #MLSky
Will AI R&D Automation Cause a Software Intelligence Explosion? | Forethought
AI companies are increasingly using AI systems to accelerate AI research and development. Today’s AI systems help researchers write code, analyze research papers, and generate training data. Future…
www.forethought.org
March 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Researchers warn AI systems could soon build their successors, creating a "software intelligence explosion." AI efficiency already doubles every ~6 months, and progress could accelerate to doubling every few days. 🩺💻 #MLSky
Me by the time Friday rolls around
March 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Me by the time Friday rolls around
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Weldon out as CDC nominee, hours before he was set to appear in front of the Senate:
www.statnews.com/2025/03/13/t...
www.statnews.com/2025/03/13/t...
White House pulls nomination of Dave Weldon as CDC director hours before hearing
The White House has pulled the nomination of Dave Weldon as CDC director hours before heh was set to appear for his confirmation hearing.
www.statnews.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Weldon out as CDC nominee, hours before he was set to appear in front of the Senate:
www.statnews.com/2025/03/13/t...
www.statnews.com/2025/03/13/t...
Show of hands ✋ for my upstate NY colleagues?
March 11, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Show of hands ✋ for my upstate NY colleagues?
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Freedom of information? How about freedom FROM information! There's been a lot goin on
March 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Freedom of information? How about freedom FROM information! There's been a lot goin on
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🌬️ @cendemtech.bsky.social is #hiring a State Engagement Lead! See this and other job openings in our Digital Rights Job Board: buff.ly/3BcDSOJ #TechJobs #DRJobs #JobSearch
March 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
🌬️ @cendemtech.bsky.social is #hiring a State Engagement Lead! See this and other job openings in our Digital Rights Job Board: buff.ly/3BcDSOJ #TechJobs #DRJobs #JobSearch
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Breaking, from @jonathanwosen.bsky.social: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump's proposed cuts to indirect costs
"It is likely Plaintiffs will succeed on the merits, rendering the [NIH] notice unlawful.” Judge Kelley wrote
www.statnews.com/2025/03/05/n...
"It is likely Plaintiffs will succeed on the merits, rendering the [NIH] notice unlawful.” Judge Kelley wrote
www.statnews.com/2025/03/05/n...
March 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Breaking, from @jonathanwosen.bsky.social: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump's proposed cuts to indirect costs
"It is likely Plaintiffs will succeed on the merits, rendering the [NIH] notice unlawful.” Judge Kelley wrote
www.statnews.com/2025/03/05/n...
"It is likely Plaintiffs will succeed on the merits, rendering the [NIH] notice unlawful.” Judge Kelley wrote
www.statnews.com/2025/03/05/n...
[me, staring up at the ceiling and seeing the pieces move on the chessboard like in Queen’s Gambit]
[my 6 year old, visibly flustered] daddy can you please just move
[my 6 year old, visibly flustered] daddy can you please just move
March 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
[me, staring up at the ceiling and seeing the pieces move on the chessboard like in Queen’s Gambit]
[my 6 year old, visibly flustered] daddy can you please just move
[my 6 year old, visibly flustered] daddy can you please just move
Alright everybody, in particular my #HealthTechPolicy and #Interoperability dudes.
🚨 @kawickenhauser.bsky.social is on BlueSky! 🚨
As such I’ve updated the Health Tech Policy #StarterPack: go.bsky.app/BuKUJW4
🚨 @kawickenhauser.bsky.social is on BlueSky! 🚨
As such I’ve updated the Health Tech Policy #StarterPack: go.bsky.app/BuKUJW4
March 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Alright everybody, in particular my #HealthTechPolicy and #Interoperability dudes.
🚨 @kawickenhauser.bsky.social is on BlueSky! 🚨
As such I’ve updated the Health Tech Policy #StarterPack: go.bsky.app/BuKUJW4
🚨 @kawickenhauser.bsky.social is on BlueSky! 🚨
As such I’ve updated the Health Tech Policy #StarterPack: go.bsky.app/BuKUJW4
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Scaling back HRSN waivers comes less than a week after positive results from North Carolina's Healthy Opportunities Program were published in JAMA.
March 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Scaling back HRSN waivers comes less than a week after positive results from North Carolina's Healthy Opportunities Program were published in JAMA.
Reflecting back on my compliance career, I think my greatest professional failure was presenting this HIPAA training slide to dozens of individuals and not a *single* person picked up on the bit.
I’m sorry, Joey Jo-Jo.
I’m sorry, Joey Jo-Jo.
March 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Reflecting back on my compliance career, I think my greatest professional failure was presenting this HIPAA training slide to dozens of individuals and not a *single* person picked up on the bit.
I’m sorry, Joey Jo-Jo.
I’m sorry, Joey Jo-Jo.
