Aetna®, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), has been selected from over 5,000 nominations worldwide as the winner of the 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Award for “Best Virtual Health Assistant”, a recognition that reflects its leadership in driving meaningful innovation across the healthcare system.
“Being honored as the MedTech Breakthrough Award winner reflects the momentum we’re building. While recognition is always meaningful, our focus remains on scaling solutions that streamline processes, strengthen provider partnerships, and improve the overall member experience,” said Steve Nelson, President of Aetna.
This latest honor builds on a series of recent awards that collectively underscore Aetna’s ongoing commitment to simplifying the provider experience and accelerating access to care while enhancing outcomes for members. Earlier this year, Aetna was named Press Ganey’s inaugural Health Plan of the Year at the Human Experience (HX26) Conference, recognizing sustained excellence in member experience, provider collaboration, and measurable quality outcomes. The honor reflects Aetna’s multi‑year focus on translating insight into action.
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Aetna’s momentum emphasizes their ability to deliver best-in-class capabilities for providers and create a more seamless experience for members. Recent recognition for pairing advanced technology with data-driven insights and human-centered design is reinforced by additional industry accolades including:
- Modern Healthcare 2026 Innovators Award honoree
- US News & World Report Best Medicare Advantage Company for 2026
- Corporate Insight Digital Experience Silver Medal winner
