In addition to the responsibilities listed above, this position is also responsible for partnering with the Board of Directors in providing oversight of systems designed to monitor and ensure the quality care and services are provided at a comparable level to all members and patients across the continuum of care; serving as a point of escalation for complex issues in quality improvement systems; proactively identifying and communicating issues related to the organization meeting the standards established by regulatory agencies and accreditation organizations and meeting public expectations; ensuring the integrity of systems related to the selection, credentialing and competence of physicians and other health care practitioners; monitoring systems for granting or terminating clinical privileges, professional staff or medical staff or clinical staff membership, proctoring and continuing education; reviewing and approving medical staff or provider staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and amendments; and managing the oversight of systems of all contracted entities including but not limited to the Permanente Medical Groups.