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Banner Health Recognized for Commitment to Reducing Burnout and Promoting Well-being Among Healthcare Workers

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Sep 2, 2025 — 1 min read

Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the country, has been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) for its commitment to reducing burnout and promoting well-being among healthcare workers. This marks the second consecutive honor by AMA for Banner Health as a Joy in Medicine organization, demonstrating exceptional leadership in addressing the critical issue of burnout among healthcare providers.

Key Takeaways:

Banner Health has achieved a physician and advanced practice provider burnout rate of 36.7%, significantly outperforming the national average of 45.2%.
The healthcare system has demonstrated a comprehensive approach to supporting healthcare provider well-being, including system-wide initiatives and commitment to supporting healthcare provider well-being across all facilities.
Banner Health's commitment to reducing burnout and promoting well-being among healthcare workers serves as a model for effective burnout prevention and provider support strategies in healthcare systems.
The AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program has recognized over 200 organizations across the country since its inception in 2019, with 164 currently recognized organizations.
Banner Health received a bronze designation and is one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the country, serving 3.5 million people annually across six states.

Statistics:

Physician and advanced practice provider burnout rate: 36.7% (Banner Health) vs. 45.2% (national average)
Percentage of organizations recognized by AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program: over 200 (since 2019)
Number of currently recognized organizations: 164
Number of people served annually by Banner Health: 3.5 million
Number of states served by Banner Health: 6 (Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming)

Sources:

American Medical Association (AMA) Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program
Banner Health Press Release, September 3, 2017
Contify.com, Copyright 2017

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