Hans Wetzel
About Hans Wetzel
Hans Wetzel serves as the Vice President of Legal and Compliance at Performant Corp, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in legal and compliance roles across various organizations, including Optum and Independence Blue Cross.
Work at Performant
Hans Wetzel currently serves as the Vice President of Legal and Compliance at Performant Corp, a position he has held since 2023. His tenure at Performant includes previous roles such as Director of Healthcare Compliance and Senior Director of Compliance, where he worked from 2020 to 2021 and 2021 to 2023, respectively. Wetzel's extensive experience in compliance within the healthcare sector has contributed to the company's regulatory adherence and operational integrity.
Education and Expertise
Hans Wetzel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education at Widener University School of Law, obtaining a Doctor of Law (JD) from 2009 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in legal and compliance matters, particularly in the healthcare industry.
Professional Background
Wetzel's professional journey includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked as an Attorney Supervisor in Regulatory Affairs at Optum from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior Medicare Compliance Auditor at Independence Blue Cross from 2017 to 2018. He also held positions at the American Board of Internal Medicine and The SoundStage! Network, where he served as a Senior Editor and currently as a Senior Contributor.
Legal Experience
Hans Wetzel has accumulated diverse legal experience through various internships and roles. He interned at the US Department of Health and Human Services in 2012 and held legal internships at Delaware Superior Court and Cooper University Health Care in 2010 and 2011, respectively. These experiences have provided him with a solid foundation in legal compliance and regulatory affairs.