To which accrediting body does PSV definition require verification via secure electronic communication or by phone contact with the primary source?

To which accrediting body does PSV definition require verification via secure electronic communication or by phone contact with the primary source?

• A. The Joint Commission (TJC)
• B. NCQA
• C. CMS
• D. URAC

Answer: (A)

Primary Source Verification means confirming credentials directly from the issuing authority (such as licensing boards, educational institutions, or specialty boards), not relying on documents the applicant provides. The accrediting body in this context requires PSV to be completed by contacting the primary source, and it allows verification to be done either through secure electronic communication or by phone. The Joint Commission is the accrediting organization that specifies this approach to PSV, making it the best fit for the requirement described.

Primary Source Verification means confirming credentials directly from the issuing authority (such as licensing boards, educational institutions, or specialty boards), not relying on documents the applicant provides. The accrediting body in this context requires PSV to be completed by contacting the primary source, and it allows verification to be done either through secure electronic communication or by phone. The Joint Commission is the accrediting organization that specifies this approach to PSV, making it the best fit for the requirement described.