Coordinator, Medicaid Related Programs (OMAP)
Department of Pharmacy Practice
OSU College of Pharmacy at OHSU
Drug Use Management & Research Program
DHS Division of Medical Assistance Programs
500 Summer Street NE, E35
Salem, OR 97301-1079
ketchumk@ohsu.edu
Phone: 503-947-5220
Fax: 503-947-1119
M.P.A.:H.A., Portland State University, Portland, OR, 1997
B.S., Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 1982
Kathy Ketchum is interested in outcomes research and health policy. She is currently responsible for coordinating the college's programs associated with the Oregon Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP). Her work involves the development of research strategies to assess drug use patterns and to evaluate drug use policies proposed to OMAP by outside vendors. She provides OMAP with drug use policy proposals designed to improve pharmacotherapy for the Oregon Health Plan patient population. Her duties include administration of the Oregon Drug Use Review (DUR) Board and its perpetual review of drug use criteria and drug policy. She facilitates the DUR Board's evaluation process and educational interventions.
Hamer AM, Haxby DG, McFarland BH, Ketchum KL. Gabapentin Use in a Managed Medicaid Population. Journal Of Manged Care Pharmacy. 2002:(8)4:266-71.
