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Jesse Meldru

Jesse Meldru

Jesse Meldru is the executive director for the Idaho Health Data Exchange, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) company whose mission is to securely exchange patient health information for health care organizations throughout Idaho. Meldru is a proud veteran, having served on active duty for nine years in the U.S. Navy, and is also ABD with his doctorate from Oklahoma State University. He and his wife Danielle live in west Boise and have five children, including two graduates of Boise State University.

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Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare’s decision to part ways with data exchange is shortsighted

By: - June 24, 2024

For Idahoans, it’s unfortunate and shortsighted that the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare decided to terminate its contract with the Idaho Health Data Exchange. This decision disadvantages a state agency struggling to adapt to a modern technology framework for managing health care services for Idaho’s most vulnerable populations. The department’s explanations for terminating the […]