The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has appointed Seth J. Gold as Medicaid director.
Gold brings nearly a decade of experience in federal health policy. Most recently, Gold served as a professional staff member for the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where he advised members of Congress on Medicaid, CHIP, and the 340B Drug Pricing Program. He led the development of major legislation to expand care for people with disabilities, modernize home and community-based services, and enhance rural healthcare access.
Prior to his work on the committee, Gold served as health policy advisor to U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, contributing to landmark legislation such as the SUPPORT Act and the CARES Act, expanding access to substance use and mental health treatment.
Gold holds both a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from The George Washington University, where he completed a joint five-year BS-MPH program.