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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The University of Arizona Health Network's merger with Banner Health is now complete.
The merger was finalized Friday, resulting in the creation of Banner-University Medical as a division of Phoenix-based Banner, making Banner the largest private employer in Arizona with more than 37,000 employees.
Three hospitals have changed their names with the merger.
The University of Arizona Medical Center-University Campus is now Banner University Medical Center Tucson, while the University of Arizona Medical Center-South Campus is now Banner-University Medical Center South.
Also, Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix is now Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix.
University President Ann Weaver Hart said the merger will revolutionize academic medicine at a time of accelerating change in the health industry while benefiting the entire state.
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