URAC Accreditation Tips

A new interpretation of an old standard came to our attention today.  Core 10(d) requires:

The organization designates at least one senior clinical staff person who has: (Primary)
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    (d) Board certification (if the senior clinical staff person is an M.D. or D.O.). (Secondary)

Historically, it has been sufficient to submit evidence of board certification.  At least one URAC reviewer now requires additional documentation, i.e., that the job description for this person require board certification.