In this podcast episode, Dr. In Kim shares his experience during a cyber attack on his hospital in May 2023, which crippled key systems like electronic medical records, radiology, and lab access. He discusses the chaos and inefficiencies that arose as staff had to revert to manual, paper-based processes, highlighting the critical challenges faced by healthcare providers during such events. Dr. Kim stresses the need for hospitals to incorporate cyber attack response into disaster preparedness plans and offers insights on how to mitigate the impact of future attacks. 

In K. Kim, MD is a tenured professor with extensive research and management background in medical services and education leading a highly rated training program. Elected Chair of a national American Academy of Pediatrics Committee. Internationally known as a leader in helium-oxygen (heliox) research for respiratory diseases. Built nationally recognized brand of teaching excellence in medical education as well as merged business and medicine curricula. Co-founder and co-director of the Center for Health Process Innovation. Co-director of highly ranked Distinction Track in Business and Leadership.

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References

• Stop Ransomware – CISA
• The importance of cybersecurity in protecting patient safety – American Hospital Association
• Preventing the Next Big Cyberattack on U.S. Health Care – Harvard Business Review