Athenahealth CEO Bush Steps Down, Company Will Explore Sale

  • Co-founder faced allegations of misconduct involving women
  • Medical software company is target of Elliott takeover attempt
Jonathan Bush, co-founder chairman and chief executive officer of Athenahealth Inc.Photographer: David Rogowski
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Athenahealth Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Bush is stepping down after a series of allegations about misconduct involving women, clearing the way for a potential sale of the $6.3 billion health-technology company he co-founded more than two decades ago.

Bush, 49, a nephew of former President George H.W. Bush, had faced challenges on two fronts.