Thomas Tutaj, MBA, Chc
About Thomas Tutaj, MBA, Chc
Thomas Tutaj, MBA, Chc, serves as the Director of Medicare Part D, Health Insurance, and BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Officer at WPS Health Solutions. He has extensive experience in compliance roles, previously working at Anthem, Inc., and holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance.
Current Role at WPS Health Solutions
Thomas Tutaj serves as the Director of Medicare Part D, Health Insurance, and BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Officer at WPS Health Solutions. He has held this position since 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin. In this role, he identifies high-risk compliance areas and implements strategies to mitigate those risks within the organization. Tutaj leads the development and implementation of compliance programs specifically for Medicare Part D and oversees compliance with OFAC regulations. He also chairs the Compliance Committee meetings and reports on the status of compliance programs to the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Committee.
Previous Experience at Anthem, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Thomas Tutaj worked at Anthem, Inc. for several years. He served as the Director of Medicaid Compliance and Plan Compliance Officer from 2014 to 2018 in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Before that, he held the position of Regulatory Compliance Manager from 2011 to 2014 in the Greater Milwaukee Area. In these roles, he focused on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing compliance-related risks.
Educational Background
Thomas Tutaj earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, where he studied Accounting and Finance. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in compliance and risk management within the health insurance sector.
Compliance Leadership and Responsibilities
In his current position, Thomas Tutaj is responsible for developing and reviewing procedures for First Tier, Downstream, and Related Entities (FDR) oversight for the Medicare Part D program. He manages and coordinates compliance efforts across the organization, ensuring that processes and procedures are aligned. His leadership in compliance initiatives is crucial for maintaining regulatory standards and protecting the organization from compliance risks.