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About Us


The Oregon State University College of Pharmacy contracts with the State of Oregon's Department of Medical Assistance Programs (DMAP) and a Medicaid managed care organization, CareOregon, to provide expertise and support for their pharmacy programs.

Our mission: To encourage safe, effective, innovative and financially sustainable policies through service, drug use research and education.

Responsibilities include providing:
  • Administration of the Oregon State Drug Use Review (DUR) Board
  • Evaluation of drug utilization
  • Drug information
  • Drug policy analysis
  • Medicaid provider education and drug therapy consultation

Drug Use Research and Management Staff


Dean Haxby, Pharm.D.
Kathy Ketchum, B.S. Pharm., M.P.A:HA
Dan Hartung, Pharm.D.
Rose-Ellen Hope, RPh.
Ann Hamer, Pharm.D.
Domenica Oberholtzer
Kathy Sentena, Pharm.D.
Luke Middleton, B.S. Economics

Contact Information


OSU College of Pharmacy - Drug Use Research & Management @
DHS Division of Medical Assistance Programs
500 Summer Street NE, E35
Salem, OR 97301-1079
osupharm.di@oregonstate.edu
Phone: 503-947-5220
Fax: 503-947-1119