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" (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.