Reimagining Consumer Experience and Technology at CVS Health with Tilak Mandadi

2/10/2026

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

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In this episode, Tilak Mandadi, Executive Vice President of Ventures and Chief Experience and Technology Officer at CVS Health, shares how the company is investing in and building technology to simplify healthcare and drive better consumer engagement. He discusses CVS Health Ventures, interoperability, AI strategy, and the vision behind creating an open, consumer-centric platform that connects payers, providers, pharmacies, and patients.

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