Banner|Aetna

Banner|Aetna is transforming Arizona’s health care landscape with an expanded performance network that now spans five counties. With new in-network providers like Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Evernorth Care Group and Northwest Healthcare Tucson, we’re making high-quality, affordable care accessible to more people than ever. Read our press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFsAhe8V.

Local government plays an essential role in building vibrant communities, and Banner|Aetna is "all in" when it comes to investing in Arizona's current and future civic leaders. In addition to our ongoing support of the Arizona City/County Management Association (ACMA), we are proud to be the first Sun Devil Elite corporate sponsor of the ASU Marvin Andrews/Jane Morris Fellowship in Urban Management. By sponsoring ASU Fellows to attend the ACMA's winter conference, we are helping cultivate the next generation of city, town and county government executives. Thank you, Tracey Lyons, for developing this initiative on behalf of Banner|Aetna!

After a 38-year career at Aetna, a CVS Health Company, founding CEO Tom Grote has retired from Banner|Aetna effective January 1, 2025. We are excited to share that Victoria Coley has been appointed as the company’s new CEO. Under Tom’s visionary leadership, Banner|Aetna carved out its place as one of the nation’s top-performing joint venture health plans, achieving remarkable growth while improving health care for so many. We wish Tom all the best in his well-deserved retirement and offer our heartfelt gratitude for his years of service. Please join us in welcoming Victoria Coley, a distinguished leader with 20 years of health insurance expertise and a passion for transforming the industry. She will lead Banner|Aetna forward as we strive to fulfill our mission to make health care better for people, focusing on expanding access to high-quality care and creating seamless, integrated member experiences. https://lnkd.in/e5PGkM8p #Retirement #Leadership

Did you know that over 50 million Americans benefit from physical therapy (PT) each year? The results speak for themselves—most people experience reduced pain and an improved quality of life. Our parent company Banner Health has convenient PT locations that offer specialized services, including pain management, movement restoration and occupational therapy, so patients can get back to doing what they love. For locations, visit: https://bit.ly/3ZS7sCB.

We are proud to share that one of our parent companies, Banner Health, was named to Newsweek and Statista's 2024 list of most trustworthy companies!

As the semiconductor industry booms in Arizona, international businesses are planting roots here to support continued growth. Banner|Aetna is proud to be part of the journey. This week, we welcomed Taiwanese business leaders for a conversation about how to guide employees and their families as they transition to life in the U.S., including how to make sense of the healthcare system. This event is part of an ongoing series that offers insights to help Taiwanese business leaders deliver a seamless relocation experience. Reach out to Robert Sinik for updates on our next event at sinikr@aetna.com. TIPH Consulting- Your Best Benefit Partner. Employee Benefits, Medical Insurance, Corporate Training

Health insurance is vital to employees across Arizona, but high costs continue to squeeze businesses. How can employers offer quality coverage without sacrificing their bottom line? Banner|Aetna CFO Dan Keller outlines three strategies that can help make health care costs more sustainable in this InBusinessPHX article.

The industry is shifting toward value-based care, and the "payvider" health insurance model continues to gain traction for its ability to lower costs and create a better experience for patients and members. The model is also driving digital innovation in the space, like Banner|Aetna's frictionless billing program that simplifies medical expenses into a single, clear statement. Learn more about frictionless billing and other innovations in the full HealthTech article: https://lnkd.in/einqW5vC. Special thanks to Wylie Wong for highlighting our program! CDW

What if having diabetes doesn’t mean a lifetime of injections and expensive medications? What if, instead of treating the symptoms, people were empowered to address the root cause of their disease? For Banner|Aetna members, this is a reality. The AJMC - The American Journal of Managed Care recently highlighted our innovative disease management programs that are clinically proven to help people effectively control, and even reverse, their diabetes in this article and video featuring Robert Groves, MD: https://lnkd.in/gGb6Xm7J. Special gratitude to Kyle Munz for this excellent write-up! #healthinsurance #arizona #healthcare #diabetes

Our clients are setting a new standard for workplace wellness, and we’re excited to celebrate 10 exceptional organizations that earned the 2024 Aetna Workplace Well-being Award! These companies are reimagining what employer wellness programs can achieve. Read how they’re putting employee health and well-being first in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/ddt2J_aw.   Congratulations to this year’s winners: Banner Health, City of Phoenix, DP Electric Inc., Maricopa Community Colleges, Pima County, Pinal County, SmartPractice, Tempe Union High School District, Town of Gilbert, and Varitec Solutions.