Iowa Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Commission
CMS requires state Medicaid programs to have a Drug Utilization Review (DUR) program consisting of prospective DUR, retrospective DUR, and an educational program. The goal of the DUR program is to ensure appropriate medication therapy, while permitting appropriate professional judgment to individualize medication therapy. In Iowa, the DUR Board is referred to as the Iowa Medicaid DUR Commission. The Iowa DUR Commission is composed of four Iowa licensed physicians and four Iowa licensed pharmacists who serve four-year terms, as well as a representative from the Department of Human Services. The Commission meets on the first Wednesday of the month, six times a year from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The DUR Commission is currently seeking a Pharmacist who serves Medicaid members to join the committee. Any Pharmacist interested in serving in this capacity should send a resume or curriculum vitae, as well as a letter indicating their interest and a completed Conflict of Interest form (link provided below) to Pam Smith at the address shown below. Candidates that would like more information about the Commission or who would like to speak to a present Commissioner are encouraged to call.
The deadline for applications is May 1, 2010.
Pam Smith, R.Ph.
DUR Project Coordinator
Iowa Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Commission
100 Army Post Road
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 725-1287
New Public Comment Policy
Any data that are to be referenced during the Public Comment period(s) should be limited to published, peer reviewed literature only. “Data on file” and “articles submitted for review” are not considered published, peer reviewed literature and should not be referenced during public testimony. All referenced data that is to be presented should be submitted to the DUR professional staff electronically to info@iadur.org AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE for consideration and distribution to the Commission members.
DUR Commission Members
- Mark Graber, M.D., FACEP, Chairperson
- Laurie Pestel, Pharm.D., Vice Chairperson
- Larry Ambroson, R.Ph.
- Bruce Alexander, R.Ph., Pharm.D., BCPP
- Casey Clor, M.D.
- Craig Logemann, R.Ph., Pharm.D., BCPS
- Susan Parker, Pharm.D.
- Richard Rinehart, M.D.
- Sara Schutte-Schenck, D.O., FAAP
Professional Staff
- Thomas Kline, D.O. — Medical Director, Iowa Medicaid Enterprise
- Pam Smith, R.Ph. - DUR Project Coordinator
- Chad Bissell, R.Ph., Pharm.D.