As chief strategy officer at University of Utah Health, Mr. Lasson has played a pivotal role in doubling patient volume and visits since 2012 while leading enterprisewide strategy execution across hospitals, clinics, a health plan, academic departments and research entities. He has vastly expanded the ambulatory care network and spearheaded the creation of major healthcare facilities such as Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital and Huntsman Mental Health Institute. Under his leadership, University of Utah Health’s health plan has grown to 250,000 enrollees, and the system successfully integrated community nursing services to expand home health offerings. With over 20 years in healthcare consulting, Mr. Lasson has worked on operations, service line business planning, joint ventures and population health, bringing a deep portfolio of strategic expertise to his role. Known for his exceptional strategic thinking, communication and mentorship, he has trained hundreds of aspiring healthcare strategists and fosters a culture of alignment, engagement and organizational change.
