Banner – University Medicine to Transform Care
The merger of the UA Health Network and Banner Health, considered a new model for providing medical services, research and education, is now complete.
Finalized on Feb. 27, the Banner – University Medicine division is one of the most recent pivotal outcomes of Never Settle, the UA's strategic plan, and is expected to transform the health care landscape in Arizona. The merger also makes Banner Health the largest private employer in Arizona, with more than 37,000 employees.
"This merger is revolutionizing academic medicine and will benefit the entire state of Arizona," said UA President Ann Weaver Hart.
"The nation's health care industry is witnessing accelerating change, which is being felt in Arizona with the demands resulting from the aging of the population, greater need for doctors and increased health care costs," Hart said. "Banner – University Medicine will be on the forefront of helping our state address these challenges, and as the UA's clinical partner for our two medical schools it will allow us to extend our mission to both advance medical education and transform health care to meet new and existing demands."
As a result of the merger, three hospitals have undergone name changes:
- The University of Arizona Medical Center – University Campus is now Banner – University Medical Center Tucson.
- The University of Arizona Medical Center – South Campus is now Banner – University Medical Center South.
- Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix is now Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix.
Read more in this UANews article.