Workplace Culture and Innovative Focus Land Banner|Aetna Among the State’s Best Workplaces

Today, Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced it has been named one of the 2023 "Best Companies to Work for in Arizona" by BestCompaniesAZ. The exclusive award ranks employers based on a comprehensive survey measuring culture, work environment, leadership, and employee satisfaction, as well as an in-depth evaluation of workplace practices, policies, benefits, and demographics.

Banner|Aetna’s outstanding employee survey results earned them the No. 2 place among all small employers. Responses show that 100% of employees feel valued as part of the team, and 100% believe that senior leaders demonstrate the organization's core values in their lives.

"Being recognized as a top company to work for is especially meaningful because it comes directly from our employees’ feedback,” said Chief Executive Officer Tom Grote. “The Banner|Aetna team is the foundation of our success and I’m honored to lead an organization where employees feel valued for their extraordinary contributions to fixing health care."

Additional survey highlights reveal that 97% of respondents find the leadership team is open to employee feedback, and 95% think the company promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life.

As a top employer and the fastest-growing health plan in Arizona, Banner|Aetna is committed to fostering a dynamic environment where disrupting the status quo is celebrated, and employees are valued, supported, and inspired to forge the change health care needs.

For a full list of honorees, visit this page.

About Banner|Aetna

Banner|Aetna is a health insurance company focusing on bettering member outcomes at a lower cost, all while improving the overall member experience for employers and consumers in Arizona. The collaboration combines Banner Health’s high-quality, local providers and delivery systems with Aetna’s health-plan experience, care management and health information technology. Banner|Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by Banner Health and Aetna Health Insurance Company and Banner Health and Aetna Health Plan Inc. For more information about Banner|Aetna, visit banneraetna.com.

About Banner Health

Banner Health is one of the largest, secular nonprofit health care systems in the country. In addition to 33 hospitals, Banner also operates an academic medicine division, Banner – University Medicine, and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, a partnership with one of the world’s leading cancer programs, MD Anderson Cancer Center. Banner’s array of services includes a health insurance division, employed physician groups, outpatient surgery centers, urgent care locations, home care and hospice services, retail pharmacies, stand-alone imaging centers, physical therapy and rehabilitation, behavioral health services, a research division and a nursing registry. To make health care easier, 100% of Banner-employed doctors are available for virtual visits and patients may also reserve spots at Banner Urgent Care locations and can book appointments online with many Banner-employed doctors. Headquartered in Arizona, Banner Health also has locations in California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming. For more information, visit bannerhealth.com.

About CVS Health

CVS Health^® is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.

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