Centers of Excellence

Banner Health Plans’ (BHP) Centers of Excellence (COE’s) are programs recognized as providing the highest levels of leadership while demonstrating exceptional service delivery to our members. Our COE’s implement evidence-based practices that result in a high degree of positive outcomes. The COE’s within our network have delivered exceptional services to BHP members, while focusing on:

  • High quality of care
  • Most appropriate service delivery
  • Clinical excellence
  • Patient satisfaction 

BHP selects COE’s based on criteria and data that supports desired member outcomes and increased member satisfaction through exceptional service delivery, including:

  • Procedure volumes
  • Clinical outcomes
  • Treatment planning and care coordination
  • Performance indicator 

Children’s System of Care

BHP has identified children’s providers to serve as COE’s for the following populations with unique healthcare needs.

Children at Risk of/with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Transition Age Youth (TAY)

Adolescent Substance Use Disorder

Birth to Five

    Adult System of Care

    BHP is identifying adult service providers to serve as COE’s for the following population with unique healthcare needs.

    Adult Pain Management

    This COE will address chronic pain with or without co-occurring opioid use disorder as well as behavioral and physical healthcare needs.

    For addition information on adult specialty services and resources, visit our General Mental Health & Substance Use and Opioid Management pages.

    Dementia 

    Banner Alzheimer's Institute (BAI) operates Memory Care Centers of Excellence led by renowned memory disorder and dementia specialists. These centers provide comprehensive, world-class care combining advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments, and critical support services for patients experiencing memory and cognitive disorders.

    For Additional  resources for providers:

    Employment/Vocational Services

    CORE Programs provide exceptional employment services to our members. They are selected based on their services and outcomes. These providers help members get jobs quickly. They focus their services on the whole person and go above and beyond!