Candice Bowen

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DISC Type : SD

Vice President, Chief Growth Officer, Medicaid at Aetna, a CVS Health Company

Louisville Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

As Aetnas Medicaid Chief Growth Officer, Candice Bowen leverages over 25 years of experience to innovate in complex care systems like maternal-fetal and behavioral health. An alumna of a Harvard Business School executive program, colleagues describe her as a visionary leader with exceptional professionalism, dedication, and problem-solving skills.


Candice was recently named one of The Top Women Leaders of 2025.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Planner & Achiever

Output-Driven

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Medicaid Innovation
Leads Medicaid growth at Aetna, focusing on turning complex care systems into real-life solutions for members, providers, and state partners.
Community Health
Passionate about addressing food insecurity and supports Community Health Centers as pillars of equity, access, and innovation in the nation's health.
Expanding Healthcare Access
Her work centers on creating value-added programs and expanding access to care, particularly in maternal-fetal health, behavioral health, and preventative services.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2023
Vice President, Chief Growth Officer, Medicaid at Aetna, a CVS Health Company
6-2022 - 7-2023
Executive Director, Medicaid Product Strategy & Local Market Growth at CVS Health
8-2021 - 6-2022
Vice President Network Management at Centene Corporation
3-2018 - 8-2021
Senior Director, Provider Network & Data Management at Centene Corporation
9-2011 - 3-2018
Senior Director, Provider Relations at Centene Corporation

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS from Columbia Southern University
WellCare Executive Leadership Program 2018 from Harvard Business School Executive Education

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Insights For Selling To Candice

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Candice is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Candice

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Candice move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Candice take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Candice

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