2008 PQA Cluster Groups Listings and Co-Chairs
(Revised 5/5/08)

Cardiovascular Disorders
Co-Chair, Heather Rickertsen, RPh, PharmD, Miller Purcell Inc.
Co-Chair, Steve Kogut, PhD, MBA, University of Rhode Island

Consumer Feedback & Assessment (formerly Patient Satisfaction)
Co-Chair, David Chen, RPh, MBA; American Society of Health System Pharmacists
Co-Chair, Carey Cotterell, RPh, FAMCP, FCSHP, Kaiser Permanente

Cost-of-Care
Co-Chair, Sybil Richard, RPh, MHA, JD, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Co-Chair, Karen Rascati, RPh, PhD, University of Texas

Diabetes
Co-Chair, David Medvedeff, PharmD, MBA; Informed Decisions
Co-Chair, Holly Divine, PharmD; University of Kentucky

Long Term Care Continuum
Co-Chair, Albert Barber, PharmD, CGP, FASCP, Golden Living Clinical Services
Co-Chair, Thomas Clark, RPh, MHS, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

Medication Adherence
Co-Chair, David Nau, RPh, PhD; Univ. of Kentucky
Co-Chair, Jack Fincham, RPh, PhD; University of Missouri

Medication Reconciliation
Co-Chair, Todd Barrett, RPh Covenant Pharmacy
Co-Chair, MaryAnn Kliethermes, Chicago College of Pharmacy, Midwestern University

Medication Therapy Management Services
Co-Chair, Julie Kuhle, RPh; Iowa Foundation for Medical Care
Co-Chair, James Nash, PharmD, BCPS; Humana

Mental Health
Co-Chair, Carol Alter, MD, The TEN Project
Co-Chair, Jason Carter, PharmD; TN Dept of Mental Health

Patient Safety
Co-Chair, Neil MacKinnon, RPh, PhD,FAMCP, FCSHP; Dalhousie University.
Co-Chair, Diane Cousins, RPh; United State Pharmacopeia

Prevention and Wellness
Co-Chair, Jean Venable Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP; Virginia Commonwealth University
Co-Chair, Brian Hille, RPh; Safeway Corporation

Respiratory Disorders
Co-Chair, Jay Nadas, PharmD; Walgreens
Co-Chair, Melissa Fitch, PharmD; Walgreens