Lee Kim JD CISSP CIPP/US
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Articles by Lee Kim JD CISSP CIPP/US
Quantum Computing in Healthcare: 'The Next Revolution'
25 minutes ago bankinfosecurity Attorney Lee Kim of HIMSS on Potential of Quantum Technology and Security Concerns Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • March 5, 2025 14 Minutes Quantum computing could bring the next technology "revolution" in healthcare, but organizations will face critical cybersecurity issues and other concerns when quantum becomes a reality, said attorney Lee Kim, senior principal of cybersecurity and privacy at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.
Top Three COVID-Related Risks
Shifting an entire business to a remote workforce typically takes years of planning and implementation. Yet to prevent the spread of COVID-19, organizations had about a week to move most or all of their workers home. It also took about the same amount of time for COVID-related scams to hit users’ home systems, the very same systems from which users are accessing their enterprise resources.
The Critical Need for Human Oversight in Healthcare AI
25 minutes ago bankinfosecurity While AI holds great promise for automating and improving many healthcare processes and tasks - including clinical decision support - there are risks that some users will become overly dependent on these systems in ways that could be potentially detrimental to patients, says attorney Lee Kim, senior principal of cybersecurity and privacy at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.
Automated cybersecurity and GPT are on their way
The American Hospital Association and American Medical Association are among the 11 organizations signing the letter. Healthcare organizations ask HHS to delay quality measure reporting for ACOs Ending racism in healthcare often begins with medical education - and is the target of a new national project Inequities can be found in every facet of the industry, but targeting medical students and residents can help stem the tide.
Emerging Security Concerns About Generative AI in Healthcare
24 minutes ago bankinfosecurity Lee Kim of HIMSS Discusses the Promise and Risk of Evolving AI Tools Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 19, 2023 11 Minutes Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT will undoubtedly change the way clinicians and healthcare cybersecurity professionals work, but the use of these technologies come with security, privacy and legal concerns, said attorney Lee Kim of the Healthcare Information Management and Systems Society.
Opinion: As a proud immigrant from South Korea, I must say that it’s never been cooler to be Korean
The ladies of Ajumma EXP celebrating Korean American Day in Clairemont Mesa Jan. 9 (Lee Ann Kim ) By Lee Ann KimCommunity voices contributor Jan. 13, 2022 2:18 PM PT Share Kim is an independent producer and founder of the Pacific Arts Movement and a former TV news anchor and reporter and is a member of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Community Advisory Board.
Someone San Diego Should Know: Michael G. Halterman
After a long career in the Marine Corps, Michael G. Halterman is now living his dream in Oceanside, as vice president of operations at The Honor Foundation where he helps special operators transition out of the military. Born and raised in Los Osos, a small community in Central California, Halterman knew at a young age that he wanted a life of adventure. “I was a small town kid who wanted to see the world.
Someone San Diego Should Know: Dr. Justin Wu
As a surgeon and co-founder of Healing Little Heroes Foundation, Dr. Justin Wu goes the extra mile when it comes to healing young patients, even if that means squeezing himself into a rubber superhero outfit. “I never thought I would do something like this,” he chuckled. His first time transforming into a caped crusader was in a desperate attempt to cheer up two pediatric patients at Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center — one boy with cancer, another on a long recovery from surgery.
A look at emerging cybersecurity threats
Gaining Actionable Insight into Financial Systems and Areas Impacting the Revenue Cycle Hospital systems across the country are looking to streamline their billing and collection processes to become more efficient and better compete in their markets. The challenge many face is how to turn the data ...
Opinion: Asian America women like me have been objectified and dehumanized. This was my experience in TV news.
Kim is an independent producer and founder of the Pacific Arts Movement and a former TV news anchor and reporter. She lives in Sorrento Valley and is a member of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Community Advisory Board. As a former television news anchor and reporter, I have had access, privileges and status that most people will never have in their lifetime.
Opinion: I lost my last living grandparent to COVID-19. Knowing she died alone breaks my heart.
Kim is an independent producer and founder of the Pacific Arts Movement and a former TV news anchor and reporter. She lives in Sorrento Valley During the height of the Korean War, a young widow moved swiftly amid a wave of South Korean refugees fleeing from communist troops. Gripping her young son and two daughters, she had only one mission — to protect the lives of her beloved children.
Someone San Diego Should Know: Marketa Hancova
© (Courtesy photo) Marketa Hancova with her daughter, Adelka, at the International Cottages in Balboa Park. (Courtesy photo) As one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the nation, San Diego’s rich cultural landscape includes a small Czech-Slovak community with an enthusiastic advocate whose life mission is share her heritage and the joy of living in a free society.
Someone San Diego Should Know: Marketa Hancova
As one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the nation, San Diego’s rich cultural landscape includes a small Czech-Slovak community with an enthusiastic advocate whose life mission is share her heritage and the joy of living in a free society.
Spotlighting the Reality of Security Incidents and Other Cybersecurity Concerns in Healthcare
Healthcare organizations deal with the harsh reality of being a target of cybercriminals, social engineers, and others. These organizations contain a treasure trove of data that can be used for many purposes. Our most recent HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey shines a spotlight on this new reality. The vast majority of healthcare organizations are experiencing significant security incidents (70% of respondents).
Redefining Privacy in a New Era
In 1890, Samuel D. Warren and Louis D. Brandeis wrote a law review article on the right to privacy. In this article, the scholars wrote about how the right to privacy had long been recognized, but that it was necessary, from time to time, to define anew the exact nature and extent of such protection.
Data Privacy and Telehealth: Protect the Data, Protect the Patient
The demand for telehealth services has grown significantly in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Patients expect the technology to work well. Patients also trust healthcare providers to protect their data. Data privacy should be top of mind and not an afterthought. After all, data privacy protects the patient by protecting his or her data. Without appropriate safeguards for patient data, patient safety can be at risk. Safeguards must be in place to keep patient data both private and secure.
Lee Ann Kim: In 2020, sad thoughts about mortality turned into bonding with my mother over her favorite Korean dishes
At the beginning of the pandemic, my elderly Korean parents, who recently moved to Orange County from Chicago, quarantined with us in San Diego out of an abundance of caution. This allowed me to keep my eyes on my golf-addicted father who would have likely run away to the greens. And mom? She’s a devout Christian whose identity is closely tied to her work at her neighborhood church. Both needed a lockdown. We laughed at how the tables had turned.
Someone San Diego Should Know: Melody Tavakoli Original
Becoming an optometrist seemed like the perfect way for Melody Tavakoli to fulfill her immigrant parents’ dream of having a doctor in the family — without having to deal with all the blood, guts and gore of many medical professions. “My interest started at 15 when I had eye problems,” said Dr. Tavakoli, 36, who lives in University Heights.
Someone San Diego Should Know: Jordan Harrison
Jordan Harrison describes his life as one of incredible joy and incredible pain. This year, he is recovering from losing his beloved father and being unable to bury him in person because of the pandemic. Through his grief, Harrison has leaned on the sage advice of his late father: “Your condition is not your conclusion.” These words have guided Harrison’s mission and purpose.
Lee Ann Kim: Artists of all types are at risk of losing their livelihoods. Here's how you can help.
Six months into a pandemic our country can’t seem to shake, COVID-19 has us missing a world we took for granted. Live music spilling onto streets from clubs and bars, actors performing Shakespeare in the park, poetry slams, dance festivals, and muralists transforming ordinary walls into extraordinary works of art. These are just a few of the gifts we receive from our independent artist sector that make our region vibrant and envied.
Someone San Diego Should Know: Matthew Gueniot
At only 12 years old, Matthew Gueniot flies through the air with the greatest of ease. In fact, the higher the better for this daring showman who wants nothing more than to be in the circus. Matthew discovered his passion when he was just 7 during a Cirque de la Mer show at Seaworld. In particular, the aerial silk performers cast a spell on him through their gravity-defying feats and elegant body contortions.
Someone San Diego Should Know: Leonardo Nam
A familar face on HBO’s award-winning series, Westworld, has set down roots in San Diego. Forty-year-old actor Leonardo Nam describes an immediate feeling of home when walking barefoot on a San Diego beach last year with his husband and twin boys. He recalls saying to himself, “This feels so right.” Grounding himself in San Diego is an unfamiliar experience, having spent most of his life untethered.
Commentary: 'Words matter.' Don't call COVID-19 what President Trump has
Twenty seconds. That’s how long President Donald Trump took during Monday’s nearly two-hour White House briefing to address the rising tide of bigotry against Asian Americans who have faced verbal insults, being spit on, and even physical attacks.
Commentary: San Diegans weigh in on what mattered in 2019
Trade pact addresses sewage problem By Susan A. Davis Trade agreements may not seem very exciting and people may not think they directly impact them. However, the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), while announced in 2019, will have a significant impact on our region for years to come. One direct impact will be seen by the federal funding in the agreement to address sewage runoff from Tijuana.
A Lifeline: Patient Safety and Cybersecurity
[ This article was originally published here ] By Lee Kim, JD, CISSP, CIPP/US, Director, Privacy and Security, HIMSS The most valuable part of the healthcare system is the patient. Patient safety is paramount in the healthcare sector. With the digitization of healthcare information, the free flow of information comes at a price. We need to be responsible stewards of healthcare information. Patients entrust us with their healthcare information and their lives.
Keep Security Front and Center
By Matt Fisher – As National Cybersecurity Month comes to a close, it should be stated that security and cybersecurity need care and attention all year long. To effectively protect data in an organization’s trust, security demands constant vigilance and an evolving approach to recognize the shifting nature of threats. The post Keep Security Front and Center appeared first on HITECH Answers: HIPAA, MIPS, EHR, Cybersecurity News. Tags: CenterFrontKeepSecurity
Dental Practice’s Response to Yelp Review Leads to $10,000 Fine
By Art Gross – Making dinner plans? Check online for reviews before you spend your money dining out. Ready to book a vacation? You’re definitely making sure the pool is as big as they say it is. How about when it comes to personal care? Do you check online to see if a medical facility is up to par? The post Dental Practice’s Response to Yelp Review Leads to $ 10,000 Fine appeared first on HITECH Answers: HIPAA, MIPS, EHR, Cybersecurity News. Tags: 10000DentalFineLeadsPracticesResponseReviewYelp
Does Your Breach Response Plan Include Notification?
By Art Gross – Avoiding the inevitable does not make it go away. Healthcare patients choose a provider based on the quality of care. In addition to that, the public will generally assume that their private information is safeguarded and not something that they need to… The post Does Your Breach Response Plan Include Notification? appeared first on HITECH Answers: HIPAA, MIPS, EHR, Cybersecurity News. Tags: BreachIncludeNotificationPlanResponse
Scrolling Through the Breaches
About Health IT Answers Health IT Answers is the aggregated site for our community hub sites dedicated to educating healthcare providers and other stakeholders on the adoption of health information technology, health information exchange, the HITECH Act, the CMS EHR Incentive Program, Meaningful Use and other Federal Health IT initiatives. The site is hosted and operated by Answers Media Company LLC. About Answers Media Network
An Inside Look at a Coder’s World
By Lisa Ball – Medical coders are the unsung heroes of the healthcare industry. They are the link between the physicians and the payer that ultimately determine what the patient pays and what their treatment is. To those outside the industry, it may not seem like… The post An Inside Look at a Coder’s World appeared first on RCM Answers. Tags: Coder’sInsideLookWorld
Through the Looking Glass: Cybersecurity is shared global responsibility, be proactive
The cyber-threat landscape is rapidly evolving, as always, but in our recently updated Healthcare and Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Report we discovered the “old ways” of compromising systems still are highly effective as well. Thus, getting a foothold can be a relatively easy task – especially for those organizations that choose to be “willfully blind” to the cyber-threat.
What you need to know about the Spectre and Meltdown processor vulnerabilities
Publicly disclosed vulnerabilities known as Spectre and Meltdown affect many processors and operating systems in use today. According to reports, affected processors include Intel, AMD, and ARM. Also, according to reports, affected systems include Windows, Linux, Android, Chrome, iOS, and MacOS (including laptops, embedded devices, servers, clients, mobile phones, etc.). You are encouraged to seek out guidance from the vendors of your respective systems.
2017: Year in Review of cybersecurity developments: Lessons learned in healthcare and beyond
This past year, we witnessed twists, turns, and even chaos in the realm of cybersecurity. In summary, we are finding that, while the healthcare sector is improving its healthcare cybersecurity practices – as a whole, much more needs to be done. Indeed, the asymmetric threat still exists. Cyber-attackers –especially those with some level of sophistication – may have superior technical knowledge and skills compared to the many of the defenders out there.
Don't leave your front door open to attack
The internet has become a necessity for virtually all public- and private-sector organizations. Much like electricity and water, today's organizations need internet connectivity and a website to function. In the 1990s, the internet was a much smaller place. There were relatively few websites, and they were not necessarily user friendly. In 1995, only 3 percent of online users had experience signing on to the world wide web.
Business email compromise: Don’t catch that phish!
Business email compromise (also known as “CEO fraud” or the “man in the middle” scheme) is an attack that tricks an individual into transferring money to a criminal’s bank account in response to an email that seems legitimate to the recipient. This scheme affects consumers, business and government agencies -- any entity that transfers money online. To date, more than $3 billion in actual and attempted losses have been reported.
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