Samantha Hewett
Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner
Samantha Hewett brings over 18 years of experience leading high-performing healthcare organizations. She drives operational strategy, financial performance, and scalable growth across a multi-state portfolio of behavioral health facilities. Known for her ability to build and optimize complex systems, Samantha leads with precision and accountability — aligning clinical integrity with business performance across the full continuum of care.
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- Strategy
About Samantha Hewett
Samantha Hewett is the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner of Ascend Recovery Center, bringing over 18 years of healthcare operations leadership to the organization. As COO, Samantha oversees operational strategy, financial performance, accreditation readiness, and the systems that ensure consistent clinical delivery across Ascend's multi-state behavioral health network. Samantha specializes in scaling clinically rigorous treatment programs while preserving the operational discipline required for Joint Commission accreditation, DCF compliance, and insurance contracting. She works closely with the clinical leadership team to align quality metrics, outcome reporting, and operational benchmarks — ensuring that growth never compromises clinical integrity. Samantha holds extensive experience in behavioral health revenue cycle management, payor contracting, utilization review, and the operational architecture required to deliver PHP, IOP, and outpatient programming at scale. Her leadership approach combines data-driven decision-making with a clear commitment to the lived experience of clients and families navigating the treatment process.
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