Kristin M. Richards

Kristin M. Richards, Ph.D., R.Ph., serves as Associate Director of TxCORE and Senior Research Scientist in the Health Outcomes Division at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, generating real-world evidence on healthcare utilization, medication adherence, and patient outcomes with expertise in Texas Medicaid databases.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Pharmacy Administration, The University of Texas at Austin
• M.S. in Pharmacy Administration, The University of Texas at Austin
• B.S. in Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Focus: Dr. Richards employs quantitative and qualitative methodologies to analyze Medicaid claims data across therapeutic areas including Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, breast cancer, and immune thrombocytopenia. Her work bridges pharmacoeconomics, health outcomes research, and policy analysis to address medication adherence, treatment patterns, and healthcare disparities, with particular emphasis on social determinants of health and patient-centered outcomes.

Publication Trends: Recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate consistent application of Texas Medicaid data to evaluate neurological and psychiatric conditions, revealing critical insights into antipsychotic medication utilization in schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease treatment adherence, and breast cancer access barriers. Her collaborative work spans pharmacoeconomics, psychiatry, and oncology journals, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to real-world evidence generation.

Professional Contributions: As TxCORE Associate Director, Dr. Richards manages research databases and provides essential data acquisition support to faculty and graduate students. Her role within the Center for Pharmacoeconomic Studies positions her at the nexus of academic research and healthcare policy implementation in Texas, directly informing Medicaid program evaluations through rigorous evidence synthesis.