Drug Utilization Review Board


PO Box 6500
Jefferson City, MO 65102-6500

Phone: (573)-751-6961
Fax: (573)-522-8514

Email: Ask.MHD@dss.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dss.mo.gov/mhd

Director: Joshua Moore - Director of Pharmacy, MO HealthNet

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 208.175

Department: Social Services

Mission: The mission of the MO HealthNet Drug Utilization Review Board (DUR) is to enhance the quality of evidence-based, clinically appropriate and fiscally responsible patient care for Missouri's most vulnerable citizens using: 1) Evidence-based clinical information and established quality measures; 2) Prospective and retrospective analysis of drug therapies and patient care to encourage positive patient outcomes; 3) Targeted health care provider education centered around appropriate patient care and drug therapy.

Function: The Drug Utilization Review Board advises the MO HealthNet Division and provides educational outreach (both general and patient-specific information) on drug therapy to improve prescribing and dispensing practices for MO HealthNet participants. DUR is an information sharing program, not a punitive program. DUR provides information to physicians and pharmacies to assist with the continued evaluation and management of the patient's pharmaceutical requirements.

SubCommittees:

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: 4

Location of meetings: Jefferson City

Duration of meetings: 5 hours

Preparation time for meetings: 1 to 3 hours

Total time commitment: up to six hours, excluding travel time

Details on Members

Total members: 13

Appointed members: 10

Term length: 4 years

Compensation: Members receive compensation for realized and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements:

Political Requirements: No

Geographic Requirements: Members must hold active professional license in the state of Missouri

Senate Consent Required: Yes

Members

Dr. Kimberly Anne Eisenstein
physician who holds a doctor of medicine degree and is active in medical practice 1
Columbia
Term begins: Feb 16, 2022
Term expires: Oct 15, 2024

Dr. Ginger E. Nicol
physician who holds a doctor of medicine degree and is active in medical practice 2
St. Louis
Term begins: Apr 16, 2010
Term expires: Oct 15, 2010

Dr. Lisa J. Pierce
physician who holds a doctor of medicine degree and is active in medical practice 3
Fulton
Term begins: Feb 20, 2020
Term expires: Oct 15, 2023

Dr. Julie Renee Ferguson
physician who holds a doctor of osteopathy degree and is active in medical practice 1
Ballwin
Term begins: Mar 10, 2022
Term expires: Oct 15, 2024

Vacant Slot
physician who holds a doctor of osteopathy degree and is active in medical practice 2

Dr. Doug Michael Burgess
physician who is active in the practice of psychiatry
Parkville
Term begins: Dec 22, 2023
Term expires: Oct 15, 2027

Mrs. Charlene M. Heyde
pharmacist who holds bachelor of science degree in pharmacy/retail or patient care pharmacist 1
Glencoe
Term begins: Jun 7, 2007
Term expires: Oct 15, 2010

Dr. Sandra Bollinger
pharmacist who holds bachelor of science degree in pharmacy/retail or patient care pharmacist 2
Benton
Term begins: Apr 17, 2003
Term expires: Oct 15, 2006

Vacant Slot
pharmacist who holds bachelor of science degree in pharmacy/retail or patient care pharmacist 3

Dr. Stacy Mangum
pharmacist/active in the practice of pharmaceutical therapy and clinical pharmaceutical management 1
Blue Springs
Term begins: Feb 6, 2004
Term expires: Oct 15, 2007

Vacant Slot
pharmacist/active in the practice of pharmaceutical therapy and clinical pharmaceutical management 2

Mr. Rick Kegler
pharmacist/employed by a pharmaceutical manufacturer of Medicaid-approved formulary drugs
Ballwin
Term begins: Feb 20, 2020
Term expires: Oct 15, 2023

Jennifer L. Passanise
medical quality assurance registered nurse with an advanced degree
Springfield
Term begins: Apr 19, 2007
Term expires: Oct 15, 2008