Bumyang Kim
About Bumyang Kim
Bumyang Kim is the Associate Director of Health Economics, specializing in data-driven, evidence-based quantitative research with a focus on health disparities and inequality among vulnerable populations.
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Bumyang Kim serves as the Associate Director of Health Economics. In this role, Bumyang specializes in leveraging data-driven, evidence-based quantitative research to explore and address critical health disparities and inequalities. With a particular focus on vulnerable populations, Bumyang's work aims to create impactful and meaningful improvements in healthcare outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Bumyang Kim holds a Ph.D. in health economics and health services research from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Additionally, Bumyang completed a Master in Health Administration at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. This extensive educational background underpins Bumyang's expertise in health economics, with specialized knowledge in demographic reporting, health literacy, dementia prevalence and costs, and the geographic variations of health resources.
Research and Focus Areas
Bumyang Kim's research focuses on the diffusion of technology in healthcare, as well as the geographic variations of health resources. Emphasizing evidence-based quantitative research, Bumyang addresses health disparities and inequalities, particularly among vulnerable populations. This commitment is demonstrated through contributions to research on health literacy, and demographic reporting, and co-authored reports on dementia prevalence and costs.
Professional Background
Before taking on the role of Associate Director, Bumyang Kim worked in health economics and outcome research at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This position allowed Bumyang to cultivate a deep understanding of the interplay between health services and economic considerations, thereby enhancing the ability to lead impactful research initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes.