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.

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Compliance Unit

OCPA Newsletter "Compliance and Privacy Matters" (June 2026)

Read OCPA's latest edition of Compliance and Privacy Matters on Understanding 42CFR Part 2 (Protecting Substance Use Disorder (SUD) InformationCompliance and Privacy Matters - June 2026

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

BHS Program Integrity & Compliance Workgroup

Our monthly provider meeting with sign up info and meeting materials

Resources and References

Our training materials and "frequently visited resources"

About

Our 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.