Jason Madsen is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ascend Medical, a healthcare company based in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in delivering comprehensive, in-network primary care through a hybrid model combining virtual, mobile, and in-home services. Established in 2020, Ascend Medical offers a range of services, including primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, urgent care, and chronic disease management, aiming to provide accessible and patient-centered care.
Prior to founding Ascend Medical, Madsen co-founded WellStreet Urgent Care, a national urgent care platform that partnered with major health systems and grew into a company valued at over $1 billion. He also serves as the Managing Director of Madsen Capital Group, a private equity firm focused on healthcare services and related real estate investments.
Madsen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is actively involved in community service, serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at The Ron Clark Academy, an innovative middle school in Atlanta.