Dr. Wright serves as senior vice president and CMO in addition to his long-standing role as an emergency medicine physician. For the past 30 years, Dr. Wright has been a practicing and attending physician for UC’s emergency medicine department. He also served as an emergency physician and residency program director in the U.S. Air Force, earning a meritorious service medal for his efforts. Dr. Wright is a professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Under Dr. Wright’s leadership in 2023, both of UC Health’s hospitals were recognized by CMS, with an increase in the hospital star quality ratings from 2 to 4 stars, and given improved Leapfrog Hospital Safety grades.
