The South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare (CRPH) announced today that Fierce Life Sciences and Fierce Healthcare have named Kevin Bennett, Ph.D., as one of 2024’s Fierce 50 honorees. The Fierce 50 showcases 50 individuals and companies driving advancements in medicine, fostering innovation, and shaping the future of biopharma and healthcare. Bennett has received a nomination in the “Health Equity” category.
“The annual Fierce 50 special report highlights individuals and companies that are driving progress in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and biotechnology industries,” said Ayla Ellison, Editor-in-Chief of Fierce Life Sciences and Healthcare. “These 50 outstanding organizations and people demonstrate excellence in their fields, and their commitment to innovation, equity, and improving lives is truly commendable. Congratulations to this year’s honorees.”
Bennett serves as the director of the CRPH, which seeks to accelerate the development of healthy rural communities by supporting improvements and new initiatives related to healthcare delivery, connecting communities, workforce training, and research and evaluation. In addition to his role as director, Bennett also serves as a Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and is the current president of the National Rural Health Association.
“I am honored to be recognized as part of this prestigious group,” said Bennett. “My career has encompassed research into the disparities our rural communities face in obtaining high-quality healthcare and has led me to be in a position where real change can be made in my home state. This work wouldn’t be possible without my passionate team and the mentors who invested in me. I hope to continue to advocate for better healthcare for our rural communities for years to come!”
The Fierce 50 is a constellation of the most brilliant visionaries and trailblazers, handpicked by the discerning editors of Fierce Biotech, Fierce Pharma and Fierce Healthcare. These individuals and companies are a driving force in healthcare delivery, drug development, research, and more.
The Fierce 50 honorees will be celebrated live at an evening gala at the Lighthouse at Pier Sixty-One in New York on December 5th. For more information, visit https://fierce50.fiercelifesciences.com/.