After denying responsibility and refusing to settle, Banner Health faced a Maricopa County jury in court that returned a unanimous verdict and the largest medical malpractice award in the state's history.
The jury found the non-profit Arizona health system, its employees, and Dr. Laurie P. Erickson negligent in the labor and delivery...Arizona News
A new study shows that physician burnout is a major threat to the American healthcare system, and four Arizona hospitals received recognition for their work in fighting burnout among their providers.
The study, published last week in JAMA Network Open, looked at survey responses from 1,373 physicians over three survey periods. It...Arizona News
The event is designed to help families and providers better understand the impact dementia may have on tribal communities. The conference is scheduled in Tucson from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct 19, at Desert Diamond Casinos.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Native Americans are more likely to develop the disease or other...Arizona News
Under the program with evolvedMD, mental health services for Banner Health patients will soon be as close as one of Banner Health's Medical Group sites in metro Phoenix.
The partnership means evolvedMD will place a licensed behavioral therapist to work with a Banner Health patient's PCP to provide mental health expertise, psychiatric...Arizona News
Banner Health and software company, nference, are joining forces to incorporate the latest technology to better capture unstructured data in electronic medical records (EMR) to provide deep insights to advance discovery and development of diagnostics and therapeutics.
Banner Health's new partner uses the Federated Analytics...Arizona Comings & Goings
Staci Dickerson joins Banner Health as the new chief financial officer. Dickerson was formerly with Sharp HealthCare, a regional healthcare delivery system in CA, where she served as senior vice president and chief financial officer....Arizona News
This week Banner Gateway Medical Center doubled the size of its Gilbert hospital when it opened its $243 million five-story tower and will expand its market footprint to Scottsdale with a new $400m hospital and cancer center on the corner of Hayden Road and Loop 101 opening in 2026. Dignity Health is eyeing a 22 acre parcel in Surprise...Arizona News
Banner Children’s will use the $5 million donation from the James M. Cox Foundation to create a dedicated blood and cancer center at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa.
The foundation provides philanthropic support for nonprofit organizations; its gift will fund a one-stop cancer clinic for children in Mesa and comes a decade...
As cyberattacks on healthcare providers and industry services continue into 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it reached a $1.25 million settlement with Banner Health following a federal probe into a 2016 data breach that disclosed the protected health information of 2.81 million...
Dennis L. Laraway will be joining the health system as CFO on March 13, 2023.
In his role at Banner Health, Laraway implemented payer-to-provider strategies; led the organization’s insurance and value-based care initiatives; provided leadership to Banner Health’s academic relationship with the University of Arizona; directed...Arizona News
The $151 million expansion aligns women's and children's services and neighbors the existing pediatric patient tower, providing easy access to families and patients.
Banner Health CEO Peter Fine,
This is an investment in the community – in people – and positions Banner Health as an absolute leader in women and...
A snapshot of Arizona hospital-based health systems in Arizona including their size and scope, net profits, net margins, patient revenue, payor mix, quality ratings, partnerships, ACO affiliations, leadership lists, and more. Also included: the latest news on Rural Emergency Hospitals and the complicated financials of nonprofit...
November was a busy month for Arizona health systems eager to expand their local market footprint.
Abrazo says it will start its first phase of construction on its 27 acres with a medical office building this year and Banner is expecting to open its hospital adjacent to the existing Banner Health Center in 2024 - both projects are...Arizona News
The Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) accreditation means the Phoenix Children’s Hospital “human research protection program exceeds the safeguards required by the U.S. government and prioritizes safety, quality and excellence in its practices.”
The Phoenix Children’s Hospital became...Arizona News
The partnership began in the spring with 15,000 Banner Health Medicare Advantage (MA) Duals during their stay in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and now has expanded to 135,000 members across four additional Banner Health MA plans and Banner University Family Care, its flagship Medicaid plan.
Olio Health, digital communication...Arizona News
The Dementia ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a free, 12-week course funded by Maricopa County to help clinicians effectively treat patients with cognitive disorders, including Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Offered in one-hour sessions, participants connect virtually with instructors/mentors who...Arizona News
Children's hospitals across the country and in Arizona are seeing a sharp rise in cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that affects the nose, throat and lungs.
RSV cases can affect all people, but symptoms are especially acute in children. Cases of RSV dropped two years ago during the pandemic shutdown, but cases came back...Arizona News
Integral Health Network of Southern Arizona is independently operated by CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness, Community Bridges, Helping Ourselves Pursue Enrichment, Horizon Health and Wellness, and La Frontera Arizona.
Billed as an accountable care organization, the network launched last month and uses value-based care principles...Arizona News
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced the funding to 11 organizations across the state to help combat the opioid crisis and provide substance abuse prevention services.
The funds will go to programs that work to prevent opioid abuse and treat underlying mental health-related issues. More than 21,000 children and...Arizona Comings & Goings
Jeff Buehrle, longtime Arizona healthcare leader and member of the Banner Health C-Suite, is retiring September 2022.
The Healthcare Financial Management Association awarded Jeff its medal of honor. He most recently served as the chief financial officer for Banner Ironwood and Goldfield Medical Centers.
Congratulations, Jeff, on...
