Ken Downey has provided services in the healthcare sector for over 20 years. During those two decades, he has earned and fostered trusted relationships with key C-suite decision makers.
Prior to joining Rudish Health, Ken founded RDX Healthcare which introduced unrivaled healthcare services/solutions - financial, operational, and clinical - to these key healthcare executives.
In early 2020, Mr. Downey helped create Claritas Health Ventures and the following year launched Claritas Healthcare Fund. Their mission: to provide health systems with the ability to invest in growth-oriented technology and services companies.
Prior to launching Claritas Health Ventures, Mr. Downey was a Managing Director at Highland Associates, an investment consulting firm specializing in healthcare. While at Highland, he created and led the business development platform and opened a Nashville, TN office for the firm. Prior to his work at Highland, Mr. Downey was a Managing Director, Partner and Shareholder at Ponder & Co., a leading healthcare advisory firm.