NCHC appoints new compliance officer, risk manager

WAUSAU – North Central Health Care announced in July the appointment of Thomas Onan as compliance officer and risk manager.

Onan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role.

He joined NCHC’s quality and safety team in April 2022, and quickly demonstrated his leadership abilities. Onan brings almost 30 years of experience in healthcare, including past leadership experience as a director of clinical services, director of hospital-based clinician services, and director of strategic initiatives and analysis.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tom into this new role as compliance officer and risk manager,” said Gary Olsen, executive director of NCHC. “Tom’s extensive experience and deep understanding of compliance and risk management issues will be invaluable to our organization. We are confident that Tom will make a significant impact on our programs in his new role.”

In his new role, Onan will establish and maintain compliance and risk management programs to prevent and identify potential violations and ensure NCHC’s adherence to regulatory compliance and ethical conduct. Onan will report directly to the executive director and work closely with the North Central Community Services Program Board’s Executive Committee, keeping leadership apprised of compliance and regulatory proceedings, as well as providing education on regulatory oversight requirements.