On today’s episode of Danforth Dialogues, Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice sits down with Wright Lassiter III, Chief Executive Officer at CommonSpirit Health.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the country’s largest and most diverse healthcare organizations, with an expansive network of over 2,200 care sites across twenty-four states. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Lassiter previously served as CEO of Henry Ford Health, where he led the system through the COVID-19 pandemic and two successful mergers. He has also been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 most influential leaders in healthcare.
In this episode, Mr. Lassiter shares his journey from Tuskegee, Alabama, to becoming a leading voice in healthcare. You’ll learn What influenced Mr. Lassiter’s as he transitioned to the role of a CEO, how he navigated leading a healthcare system through a pandemic, and the personal impact it had on him. He also discusses the More in Common Alliance, a historic partnership between Morehouse School of Medicine and CommonSpirit Health aimed at addressing the underlying causes of health inequities, including the lack of representation among care providers.
Join us for this inspiring conversation on growing as a leader and navigating change to positively impact healthcare.
Resources Related To This Episode
- Visit https://www.msm.edu/
- Visit https://www.commonspirit.org/
- Learn more about the More in Common Alliance https://moreincommonalliance.org/
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