100 Most Influential People in Healthcare - 2024

Perry is a seasoned healthcare executive who was tapped for her current position at Banner Health in July 2024 after serving as president and chief operating officer since 2021. Her efforts to reduce length of patient stay this year have contributed to nearly $28 million in savings compared with 2023. Phoenix-based Banner also saw a 22% improvement in voluntary employee turnover and a 24% reduction in external contract labor costs. The 33-hospital system is investing $1 billion in technology under Perry’s leadership over five years, with a focus on automating administrative processes and enhancing digital access for patients. She is a board member of the Health System Alliance of Arizona, which works in favor of policies to promote high-quality, sustainable care in the state.