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Whistleblower

Integrity and Connection

Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) is committed to ethical practices, legal compliance, and protecting the individuals we serve. Our actions are guided by our core values of Integrity and Connection. 

 

Concerns about misconduct, fraud, waste, abuse, neglect, privacy violations, or unethical behavior may be reported without fear of retaliation. Speaking up in good faith helps protect individuals, strengthen our systems, and uphold public trust. 

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All staff members are required to observe the standards of conduct outlined in the New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Code of Conduct.  

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Click for more information: code of conduct acknowledgement form

Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

The federal government enacted Section 6032 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, effective January 1, 2007, requiring entities that receive more than $5 million annually in Medicaid funds to establish written policies providing detailed information about fraud, waste, and abuse in federal health care programs. 

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Behavioral Health Services North maintains these required policies and distributes them to its employees, agents, and contractors, who are required to adopt and abide by them in the performance of their duties. 

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Our Whistleblower Policy aligns with applicable federal and New York State laws, including:

Federal Law 

  • False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 3729–3733) 

New York State Laws 

  • New York False Claims Act (State Finance Law §§ 187–194) 

  • Social Services Law § 145-b (False Statements) 

  • Social Services Law § 145-c (Sanctions) 

  • Social Services Law § 145 (Penalties) 

  • Social Services Law § 366-b (Penalties for Fraudulent Practices) 

  • Penal Law Article 155 (Larceny) 

  • Penal Law Article 175 (False Written Statements) 

  • Penal Law Article 176 (Insurance Fraud) 

  • Penal Law Article 177 (Health Care Fraud)

Whistleblower Protections 

  • Federal False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3730(h)) 

  • New York False Claims Act (State Finance Law § 191) 

  • New York Labor Law § 740 

  • New York Labor Law § 741 

  • Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Click here for a summary of applicable laws

Compliance Contact

If you have questions after reviewing a summary of these laws, or wish to report a concern, you may contact the Compliance Officer: 

 
📞 Phone: 518-563-8206 ext. 2500  
📧 Email: compliance@bhsn.org 

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Report a Concern Anonymously (Healthicity Audit and Compliance Solutions)

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