Onyih Odunze, Mph, Ms, Cphq, Chc, Clssgb
About Onyih Odunze, Mph, Ms, Cphq, Chc, Clssgb
Onyih Odunze is the Director, Compliance Officer, and Quality Oversight at Cohere Health, where he conducts evaluations of the Utilization Management Program and oversees compliance audits. He holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Science in Environmental Management and Technology and a Master of Public Health, and has extensive experience in compliance and auditing roles across various healthcare organizations.
Current Role at Cohere Health
Onyih Odunze serves as the Director, Compliance Officer & Quality Oversight at Cohere Health. In this role, he is responsible for conducting annual evaluations of the Utilization Management (UM) Program in accordance with NCQA and URAC standards. He develops and executes the Annual Compliance Audit Plan and Annual Quality Work Plan, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Additionally, he oversees audit development, implementation, and reporting, including Third Party Risk Audits and the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) program. He has been with Cohere Health since 2023.
Previous Experience at Cohere Health
Prior to his current position, Onyih Odunze worked at Cohere Health as the Director of Compliance Quality from 2022 to 2023. During this time, he focused on compliance quality initiatives and contributed to the organization's regulatory adherence efforts. His experience at Cohere Health has equipped him with the necessary skills to manage compliance and quality oversight effectively.
Professional Background in Compliance and Auditing
Onyih Odunze has extensive experience in compliance and auditing within the healthcare sector. He worked at Memorial Hermann Health System in various roles, including Manager of Compliance Auditing and Monitoring Oversight in 2021, and as an Auditor in HIPAA Compliance and Audit Services from 2019 to 2021. His responsibilities included conducting audits and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. He also served as a Senior Auditor at Memorial Hermann for four months in 2021.
Educational Background
Onyih Odunze holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). He also achieved a Master of Science (MS) in Environmental Management & Technology from The University of Manchester. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria.
Expertise in Compliance and Regulatory Matters
As a subject matter expert on HIPAA, privacy, and regulatory matters at Cohere Health, Onyih Odunze plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization meets compliance standards. He partners with People Operations to recruit and hire auditors and develops training schedules and materials to enhance the team's capabilities. His expertise is vital in maintaining the integrity of compliance processes within the organization.