For Medical Claims Review (MCR) assignments, the Medical Director serves as the physician reviewer for post-service clinical audits and payment integrity activities involving high-dollar claims, Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs), quality-of-care concerns, and other claims requiring medical judgment. The Medical Director is responsible for evaluating medical records, clinical documentation, claims data, and audit findings to determine medical necessity, clinical appropriateness, quality-of-care considerations, and potential payment recovery opportunities. This role partners closely with Clinical Audit Nurses, Program Integrity, Claims, Quality, and Medical Economics teams to support physician-led post-service review activities. The role also supports provider discussions, audit findings, disputes, appeals, and continuous improvement initiatives associated with the enterprise Medical Claims Review (MCR) capability.