North Central Health Care Announces Appointment of Thomas Onan as Compliance Officer & Risk Manager

WAUSAU, WI – North Central Health Care (NCHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Onan as Compliance Officer & Risk Manager. Onan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, further strengthening NCHC’s commitment to the highest standards of regulatory compliance and risk management.

Onan joined NCHC’s Quality & 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 & Analysis.

“We are thrilled to welcome Tom into this new role as Compliance Officer & Risk Manager,” states 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.”

As the Compliance Officer & Risk Manager, Onan will establish and maintain effective compliance and risk management programs to proactively 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 (NCCSP) Board’s Executive Committee, keeping leadership apprised of compliance and regulatory proceedings, as well as providing education on regulatory oversight requirements.

“I am honored to serve in this new capacity as Compliance Officer & Risk Manager,” said Onan. “My role will collaborate with all areas of our organization, and I look forward to working with employees and leadership across our three counties of service. I am committed to ensuring that NCHC continues to operate with integrity, transparency, and to the highest standards of regulatory compliance.”