Empowering Patients: John Samuels on Advocacy, Planning, and Best Practices in Healthcare

This week, Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, John Samuels. The two chat about the critical role of healthcare advocacy, the process of guiding clients to the appropriate specialists, and how Wellworth supports individuals navigating complex medical systems.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Wellworth evaluates client needs

• What sets Wellworth apart

• How Wellworth builds trust when resistance to help appears, often waiting until a safe "fail" encourages acceptance

• The importance of a multidisciplinary team

• Who typically initiates contact

• Why healthcare navigation is essential

John Samuels is the founder and CEO of Wellworth, a national healthcare advisory firm based in New York that serves high-net-worth individuals and family offices. With over two decades of senior leadership experience in the healthcare sector, he brings deep expertise in operations, strategy, and innovation.

Prior to founding Wellworth, John held leadership roles at North Shore LIJ and Mount Sinai Beth Israel, where he developed a nuanced understanding of the healthcare system and the gaps that can compromise patient outcomes.

John is a contributor to Forbes and Crain Currency, where he shares insights at the intersection of health and wealth. He is also deeply committed to community service, a value that shaped his response during the COVID-19 pandemic—an effort that earned him recognition on the Forbes Next 1000 list in 2021.

Website:

 //www.wellworthadvisors.com/

Social Media Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-samuels-4805205/