Rosemary Kennedy, Chief Health Informatics Officer with Connect America, is one of only three healthcare professionals nationwide being considered for a specific honor in her field. Yahoo Finance carried the news.

Kennedy’s Bala Cynwyd firm, Connect America, provides technology to enable remote monitoring of senior citizens alone in their homes.

The honorific Kennedy is being considered for is the Dr. Martin L. Block Award for Innovation and Excellence. It is issued by RISE Health, a healthcare-industry support provider from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Kennedy’s documented passion for assisting vulnerable populations and helping the elderly age gracefully were two of her accomplishments that led to the nomination.

“Our nation’s population is getting older, and more seniors are choosing to stay in their homes for as long as possible,” said Kennedy.

“As they do so, they rely on technology to enhance their quality of life, as well as to help providers manage chronic conditions, which is why it is critical that the healthcare industry continues to innovate around delivering care in the home.”

More on Rosemary Kennedy and the industry accolade she’s being considered for is at Yahoo Finance.

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