PHOENIX (Sept. 30, 2026) – Banner Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems and Arizona's largest private employer, has been named to Forbes' 2026 list of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals for the second consecutive year. Of the 250 organizations recognized in the competitive nationwide ranking, Banner was the only Arizona-headquartered health system on the list, further cementing its standing as a leading workplace for healthcare professionals across the country.
"Being named to the Forbes list for the second year in a row is a reflection of the people who make Banner what it is," said Amy Perry, president and chief executive officer of Banner Health. "Our team members show up every day with purpose and heart, pouring everything into caring for each other and the communities we serve. As a nonprofit health system, Banner's caring culture shapes our amazing clinical, social and economic impact. When our team thrives, our patients and communities feel it."
The Forbes ranking is based on an independent survey of more than 30,000 healthcare professionals across the U.S., drawing from more than one million employer evaluations collected over a three-year period. Evaluations covered a broad range of factors including wages, working conditions, career advancement and safety. At a time when stress and burnout remain persistent challenges across the healthcare industry, Banner's One Team culture, emphasis on career growth and sustained commitment to team member well-being continue to set it apart as a place where people choose to build meaningful careers.
That commitment shows up in tangible ways. Banner team members continuously look for opportunities to improve the workplace experience, from streamlining nursing documentation to significantly reduce time spent on administrative tasks, to implementing Enhanced Radiation Protection Devices that enable lead-free cardiac catheterization procedures and improve staff safety. These are not isolated efforts but part of a broader, ongoing investment in the people who deliver care every day.
The connection between a strong workplace culture and exceptional patient outcomes is one Banner has reinforced throughout 2026. Earlier this year, multiple Banner hospitals earned national recognition for clinical quality and patient safety from Healthgrades, Forbes and U.S. News and World Report — a testament to what becomes possible when engaged, supported team members bring their best to work.
The Forbes recognition caps a strong year of workplace honors for Banner, adding to its third consecutive Great Place to Work Certification™, its ongoing placement on the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care list and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Corporate Citizen of the Year award, which recognized Banner's role as Arizona's largest private employer and its commitment to community health and economic vitality.
Taken together, these honors tell a consistent story: Banner is a place where people choose to grow, contribute to something larger than themselves and deliver care they are proud of.
About Banner Health
Banner Health's mission is to make health care easier, so life can be better. As one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, we are pioneering a sustainable care model that prioritizes prevention, manages chronic disease, and reduces health spending – succeeding when patients stay healthy, not when they get sick. We operate 33 hospitals and more than 400 sites across six states, delivering seamless care from primary to quaternary medicine, including health insurance, physician networks, world-renowned specialty services, and behavioral health. Accountable to the communities we serve, we reinvest every dollar into advancing care, research, and facilities, providing more than $1 billion each year in community benefit. Through our partnership with the University of Arizona, we drive clinical discoveries across more than 800 trials and train more than 1,300 residents and fellows annually. Headquartered in Arizona, we serve Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming. Our hospitals are consistently ranked among Arizona's top-performing by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit bannerhealth.com/about.
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