Part of
Department of Public Health
Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Compliance Unit
We are one of the compliance units within the larger SFDPH Office of Compliance & Privacy Affairs (OCPA). We implement a compliance program across Behavioral Health Services to prevent, detect and remediate non-compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.
OCPA Newsletter "Compliance and Privacy Matters" (April 2024)
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Routine Monitoring & Auditing
A team of auditors use structured protocols to monitor healthcare claims for overpayments, fraud, waste and abuse
Provider Credentialing and Screening
A team of credentialing staff use screening and enrollment processes to verify and credential behavioral health staff and administrators
Communications & Education-Trainings
Our newsletters, training materials and "frequently visited resources"
About
The BHS Compliance Unit implements a compliance program as part of the larger San Francisco Department of Public Health Office of Compliance and Privacy Affairs (SFDPH-OCPA) program.
The Compliance and Privacy Toll-Free Hotline for SFDPH is 855-729-6040 and calls may be made confidentially and anonymously.
Always remember--SFDPH has a strict non-retaliation policy.
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