Melanie Bush

Melanie Bush is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in healthcare policy and operations, currently serving as the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Medicaid Director at the NC Department of Health and Human Services since September 2017. In previous roles, Melanie has successfully led initiatives in Medicaid operations, including overseeing transformative efforts to expand healthcare access in North Carolina. With a background that includes positions such as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director for Medicaid Clinical and Operations, Melanie has developed strong relationships with federal agencies like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Prior to these roles, Melanie worked as a Health and Human Services Program Specialist and held various positions at the North Carolina General Assembly and Texas Health and Human Services Commission, focusing on policy analysis and budget management. Melanie holds a Master of Public Affairs in Social Policy from The LBJ School of Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.