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Jonathan S. Bush

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, · USA

Jonathan S. Bush is the former CEO of athenahealth. Bush is based in USA.

Co-founder of athenahealth (1997), which he led as CEO and Chairman until 2018. Previously served as an EMT for the City of New Orleans, was trained as a medic in the U.S. Army, and worked as a management consultant with Booz Allen & Hamilton. Founded Zus Health in 2020, a health data startup focused on healthcare data sharing and interoperability.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage appears to reflect conflicting information about Jonathan Bush. Headlines indicate he entered a race for Maine Governor in 2025, while other sources from 2021 report on his death at age 89 and his background as a banker and member of the Bush family. The discrepancy between these reports makes it unclear which information is current or accurate.

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Jonathan S. Bush: FAQ

Where did Jonathan S. Bush work previously?
Earlier roles include athenahealth (CEO).