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Banner|Aetna Names John Byrnes as COO
Banner|Aetna Names John Byrnes as COOInsurer Fills Out C-Suite, Prepares For Next Chapter of Growth and Innovation Phoenix, AZ (June 3, 2025): Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan and one of the leaders in innovative, value-based care in Arizona, has announced John Byrnes as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Byrnes will manage daily operations and lead the company’s strategic efforts to provide quality, accessible, and integrated care. Byrnes brings more than 15 years of experience in operations and
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Banner|Aetna Evolves Performance Network, Driving Value and Access for Arizona Employers and Members
Banner|Aetna Evolves Performance Network, Driving Value and Access for Arizona Employers and MembersInsurer adds Gila County and in-network providers to close gaps in care and geographic coverage Phoenix, AZ (February 4, 2025): Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, announces substantial enhancements to its performance network that create more value for employers and members. The insurer’s “payvider” structure means its payer and provider parent
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Founding Banner|Aetna CEO Tom Grote Retires, Victoria Coley Appointed as New CEO
Founding Banner|Aetna CEO Tom Grote Retires, Victoria Coley Appointed as New CEOJoint Venture Insurer Poised for a Bright Future as Leadership Focuses on Innovation and GrowthPhoenix, AZ (January 24, 2025):Banner|Aetna announces the retirement of its founding CEO, Tom Grote, and the appointment of Victoria Coley as the organization’s new chief executive officer effective January 1, 2025. This transition marks a milestone for the joint venture health insurer, which was formed with a mission to improve health
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Banner|Aetna Members Eliminate Medications and See Significant, Sustained Weight Loss on Its Type 2 Diabetes Reversal Program Through Virta Health
Banner|Aetna Members Eliminate Medications and See Significant, Sustained Weight Loss on Its Type 2 Diabetes Reversal Program Through Virta HealthIn one year, members eliminated 66% of diabetes medications through the personalized, nutrition-first approach Phoenix, AZ (August 28, 2024): Banner|Aetna, a joint venture health plan owned by Banner Health and Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced one-year member outcomes from its diabetes reversal program powered by Virta Health, a leader in diabetes reversal
