Humankindness is at the heart of our ministry and a powerful reminder that we all hold the power to heal. At the center of humankindness are our people who play a vital role in helping fulfill our promise to lead and transform health care to meet the evolving needs of our communities and patients.
— Wright Lassiter III, President & CEO
CommonSpirit Health President and Chief Executive Officer Wright Lassiter III is a visionary, servant leader and community advocate shaping the future of health care during a period of profound complexity and transformation. He leads one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems and the largest, most diverse Catholic health system in the country, serving millions across urban, rural and suburban communities.
CommonSpirit Health spans hospitals, outpatient centers, physician practices, virtual care, research, community health initiatives and equity programs. In fiscal year 2025, the system reported $40 billion in revenue, an 8.5 percent increase year over year. Lassiter is responsible for unifying 158 hospitals and approximately 2,300 care sites across 24 states that collectively deliver more than 25 million patient visits annually. He leads nearly 160,000 team members, including 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, across hundreds of communities nationwide.
Lassiter also serves as president and CEO of the CommonSpirit Health Foundation, aligning care delivery with philanthropic strategy to advance access, equity and humankindness. In fiscal year 2025, CommonSpirit Philanthropy raised a record $316.1 million, directing $222.1 million to capital improvements, research, oncology, cardiology, education, community outreach and health justice initiatives critical to the communities the system serves.
Under his leadership, CommonSpirit has advanced responsible technology adoption and innovation, including the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools to improve clinical decision-making, streamline operations and enhance patient outcomes. This commitment to quality is reflected in strong safety performance, with 86 percent of eligible hospitals earning Leapfrog A or B grades, compared with 58 percent nationally. In 2025, CommonSpirit received the Eisenberg Award for Patient Safety and Quality, and several hospitals were ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Lassiter is also helping shape national patient safety priorities in an AI-driven era. He serves as co-chair of the National Academy of Medicine’s Steering Group for Patient Safety in the Era of AI, a two-year initiative launching in spring 2026 that brings together leaders across health care, technology and policy to drive measurable improvements nationwide.
A strong advocate for workforce engagement, Lassiter prioritizes building a culture where caregivers feel valued and empowered. In 2025, CommonSpirit’s MyVoice employee survey drew a record 114,000 participants and exceeded national benchmarks for belonging, values and trust. Forbes recognized CommonSpirit as one of America’s Dream Employers for both 2025 and 2026, reflecting the link between employee engagement and patient experience.
In recognition of his leadership, Lassiter was named to Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare (No. 10) in 2025 and recognized by Becker’s Healthcare and the Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists. He previously served as chair of the American Hospital Association and is a member of Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose and The Wall Street Journal CEO Council.
Lassiter serves on the boards of Quest Diagnostics and Fortive and was formerly lead independent director of DT Midstream. Before joining CommonSpirit, he was president and CEO of Henry Ford Health and previously held senior leadership roles at Alameda Health System and Methodist Health System.
Originally from Tuskegee, Alabama, Lassiter earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in chemistry from Le Moyne College and a master’s degree in health care administration from Indiana University, where he graduated with top honors.