Arizona Health Insurance Company Banner|Aetna Garners Awards and Recognition

Banner|Aetna is an award-winning Arizona health insurance company with a vision to transform the health care industry. We were founded in 2017 as a joint venture health insurance plan between parent companies Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company. Our 50/50 financial accountability model paves the way for collaboration between those who provide care and those who pay for it. As a result, we can deliver a better experience for patients and members.

The efficacy of this cooperative approach is evidenced by the numerous accolades our company has earned over the years for our member-centric initiatives and clinically impactful care management programs.

For example, our virtual diabetes reversal program successfully helps members with Type 2 diabetes improve their health, and reduce and even eliminate the need for expensive medications. The diabetes program is just one of many interconnected healthy living and lifestyle modification programs nestled under the Banner|Aetna Ecosystem, a suite of innovative offerings designed to help members manage a variety of metabolic disorders.

These prestigious awards have also cited Banner|Aetna programs that were specifically designed to make the health insurance experience easier for people. For instance, our industry-leading frictionless billing initiative simplifies the complicated process of paying for health care services by providing members with a consolidated, easy-to-understand statement. Members also have access to a concierge customer service line to answer questions regarding their bill.

Driven by our core values, we have grown these programs and evolved our organization to become a leading Arizona health insurance company serving members across the state. We are honored by the recognition Banner|Aetna and our leadership team have received for our efforts to change health care for the better.

2024 awards

Company

• Top Health Insurance Company 2024 by Ranking Arizona
• Inc. 5000 Award by Inc. 5000
• 2024 Arizona Top Workplaces by AzCentral

Leadership

• Tom Grote, CEO: Named to Who’s Who in Arizona Healthcare by AZ Big Media
• Joanne Mizell, COO: Winner, Champion of Change Healthcare Leaders of the Year by AZ Big Media
• Joanne Mizell: Winner, Outstanding Women in Business Award by Phoenix Business Journal
• Dr. Groves, CMO and EVP: Named to The 100 Best Doctors in Arizona by AZ Big Media
• Dr. Groves: Named to Who’s Who in Arizona Healthcare for 2024 by AZ Big Media

2023 awards

Company

• Top Innovator by Modern Healthcare
• Top Company to Work For by BestCompaniesAZ
• Top Health Insurance Company by Ranking Arizona
• Largest Arizona PPO Health Insurance Companies by Phoenix Business Journal

Leadership

Tom Grote, CEO:

• Winner, The Great 48 – Medicine & Healthcare by Phoenix Magazine
• Winner, Phoenix Titan 100 by Titan 100
• Winner, Most Admired Leader by Phoenix Business Journal
• Winner, AzBusiness Leader by AZ Big Media
• Named to Who’s Who in Arizona Healthcare by AZ Big Media
• Finalist, Champions of Change Awards by AZ Big Media

Joanne Mizell, COO:

• Named a Woman of Influence by Fierce Healthcare
• Winner, Women Achiever of Arizona by Arizona Capitol Times
• Winner, Top Women Leaders by Women We Admire
• Winner, Most Influential Woman in Business by AZ Big Media
• Winner, Top 50 Women Leaders of Arizona by Women We Admire

2022 awards

Company

• Named one of the Largest Arizona PPO Health Insurance Companies by Phoenix Business Journal
• Named a Top 10 Healthcare Insurance Company by AZ Big Media

Leadership

• Tom Grote: Winner, American Heart Association Executive Volunteer of the Year by the Phoenix American Heart Association
• Tom Grote: Winner, AzBusiness Leader by AZ Big Media

Banner|Aetna is a leading Arizona health insurance company committed to improving health care. For information about our network coverage, products and programs, visit our Employer page.