WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / June 22, 2023 / URAC, the nation's most complete health care accrediting organization, announced today the appointment of three new members to its board of directors.

The three new board members are Rebecca Graystone, MS, MBA, RN, NE-BC, representing the American Nurses Association, David Yoder, PharmD, MBA representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and Erick Eiting, MD, MPH, MMM representing the American Medical Association. All three come with deep experience and insight into health care trends and will bring fresh perspectives to URAC's board.

Greystone is a passionate advocate for health care quality in her current role as Vice President, Magnet Recognition Program and Pathway to Excellence Program at the American Nurses Association.

Yoder has more than 20 years of experience managing and overseeing health plans' clinical and business operations and currently serves as Senior Vice President, Federal Employee Program at BCBS Association

Eiting's focus has been on health equity, especially for LGBTQIA+ health advocacy, as well as correctional health. He is currently Vice Chair of Operations, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai.

"Our board members play a vital role in the success of URAC's programs and I'm excited to see how these new individuals and their diverse experiences will guide the organization," said Shawn Griffin, MD, URAC's President and CEO. "I look forward to working closely with Rebecca, David and Erick to pursue URAC's vision of improving health care for all," he continued.

All three began their tenure on the board in May and will serve three-year terms.

About URAC

Founded in 1990 as a non-profit organization, URAC is the independent leader in promoting health care quality and patient safety through renowned accreditation programs. URAC develops its evidence-based standards in collaboration with a wide array of stakeholders and industry experts. The company's portfolio of accreditation and certification programs span the health care industry, addressing health care management and operations, pharmacies, telehealth, health plans, medical practices and more. URAC accreditation is a symbol of excellence for organizations to showcase their validated commitment to quality and accountability. www.urac.org

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SOURCE: URAC