About me
Thomas J. Grote has been forging change in healthcare for 30+ years. As founding CEO of Banner|Aetna, the fastest growing health plan in Arizona, he unites two companies under a joint venture model that ensures shared accountability for healthcare quality and costs. Under Grote’s leadership, the company has improved quality, driven down costs and implemented innovative solutions like a diabetes reversal program. Grote's prior roles include overseeing Aetna's operations in the West and launching its first joint venture in Virginia. His transformative leadership earned him the title of "2023 Most Admired Leader" by the Phoenix Business Journal, among other accolades.