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Compliance | Northwell Health
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Compliance
Contact
If you have a concern about the care you or a loved one received at one of our facilities, please fill out a
patient relations form
. Your feedback is very important to us.
Northwell Health’s Compliance Program demonstrates our firm commitment to the highest standards of ethics and compliance
Learn more
Our mission
Northwell Health has a comprehensive compliance program that reflects our mission and core values. The program demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest quality patient care and to acting with absolute integrity at all times. Northwell Health is committed to full compliance with all federal and state health care program requirements.
Code of ethical conduct
The Code of Ethical Conduct is the foundation of our Compliance Program. It outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Compliance Program and of those who are associated with Northwell Health.
Read the complete document
.
Protecting patient privacy
Northwell Health understands that you may have concerns about privacy. Our patients are our number one priority and we believe that patient privacy is an integral part of the health care we provide to you.
Learn more about how we protect patient privacy
.
Detecting and preventing fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct
It is the policy of Northwell Health to provide healthcare in a manner that complies with all applicable federal and state laws. Such compliance is critical to the Northwell's commitment to operating pursuant to the highest business, professional and ethical standards. To further this policy, and in compliance with Section 6032 of the Federal Deficit Reduction Act, Northwell Health maintains a vigorous Compliance Program and has implemented a system-wide policy regarding the detection and prevention of fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct.
Read the entire Northwell Health policy here.
Policy on gifts from industry
Northwell Health prohibits the receipt of gifts, regardless of size or value, from health care industry vendors to employees and other individuals associated with Northwell Health. We also have a rigorous conflicts of interest disclosure and review process to mitigate any potential conflict of interest that may impact patient care.
Read the complete policy
on gifts and interactions with industry.
View the policy brochure for vendors
.
Government oversight
The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health (OIG) and Human Services and the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) provide information regarding waste, fraud and abuse in the federal and New York state health care programs. The Office for Civil Rights of the US Department of Health and Human Services (OCR) is the agency responsible for the enforcement of the HIPAA privacy and security rules.
Learn more at
OIG
,
OMIG
and
OCR
.
Northwell Health Compliance HelpLine
The Northwell Health Compliance HelpLine is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Compliance HelpLine callers may remain anonymous and those who choose to give their name will have their identities protected to the extent allowed by law. The Compliance HelpLine has multi-lingual operators who can take reports from individuals whose first language is not English. The Compliance HelpLine can be reached by calling
(800) 894-3226
or by visiting
www.northwell.ethicspoint.com
online.
In 2025, Northwell's Compliance HelpLine and department collectively handled approximately 5,655 inquiries.
We encourage employees, medical staff, vendors, patients, and business partners to report to the Office of Corporate Compliance or the Compliance HelpLine any actual or suspected violations of Northwell Health’s policies and procedures and/or federal or state law. Calls received by the Compliance HelpLine are most often inquiries, but can sometimes be reports of potential misconduct. Our investigatory process includes many methods to determine whether any misconduct occurred.
Compliance takes all calls seriously. Inquiries are reviewed by the Office of Corporate Compliance and may also be reviewed by other applicable departments such as Human Resources, Internal Audit, and the Office of Legal Affairs.
Compliance matters
If you would like to discuss any potential compliance concerns, contact the Office of Corporate Compliance at
(516) 465-8097
or visit 1111 Marcus Avenue, Suite 107, in Lake Success. You can also visit the
Compliance HelpLine
or call
(800) 894-3226
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
All reports received by the Office of Corporate Compliance and the HelpLine are appropriately investigated and can be made anonymously.
Compliance helpline cases
Infogram
(888) 321-DOCS
Our representatives are available to schedule your appointment Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
For a Northwell ambulance, call
(833) 259-2367.
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Skip to main content
Compliance
Contact
If you have a concern about the care you or a loved one received at one of our facilities, please fill out a
patient relations form
. Your feedback is very important to us.
Northwell Health’s Compliance Program demonstrates our firm commitment to the highest standards of ethics and compliance
Learn more
Our mission
Northwell Health has a comprehensive compliance program that reflects our mission and core values. The program demonstrates our commitment to providing the highest quality patient care and to acting with absolute integrity at all times. Northwell Health is committed to full compliance with all federal and state health care program requirements.
Code of ethical conduct
The Code of Ethical Conduct is the foundation of our Compliance Program. It outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Compliance Program and of those who are associated with Northwell Health.
Read the complete document
.
Protecting patient privacy
Northwell Health understands that you may have concerns about privacy. Our patients are our number one priority and we believe that patient privacy is an integral part of the health care we provide to you.
Learn more about how we protect patient privacy
.
Detecting and preventing fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct
It is the policy of Northwell Health to provide healthcare in a manner that complies with all applicable federal and state laws. Such compliance is critical to the Northwell's commitment to operating pursuant to the highest business, professional and ethical standards. To further this policy, and in compliance with Section 6032 of the Federal Deficit Reduction Act, Northwell Health maintains a vigorous Compliance Program and has implemented a system-wide policy regarding the detection and prevention of fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct.
Read the entire Northwell Health policy here.
Policy on gifts from industry
Northwell Health prohibits the receipt of gifts, regardless of size or value, from health care industry vendors to employees and other individuals associated with Northwell Health. We also have a rigorous conflicts of interest disclosure and review process to mitigate any potential conflict of interest that may impact patient care.
Read the complete policy
on gifts and interactions with industry.
View the policy brochure for vendors
.
Government oversight
The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health (OIG) and Human Services and the New York State Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) provide information regarding waste, fraud and abuse in the federal and New York state health care programs. The Office for Civil Rights of the US Department of Health and Human Services (OCR) is the agency responsible for the enforcement of the HIPAA privacy and security rules.
Learn more at
OIG
,
OMIG
and
OCR
.
Northwell Health Compliance HelpLine
The Northwell Health Compliance HelpLine is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Compliance HelpLine callers may remain anonymous and those who choose to give their name will have their identities protected to the extent allowed by law. The Compliance HelpLine has multi-lingual operators who can take reports from individuals whose first language is not English. The Compliance HelpLine can be reached by calling
(800) 894-3226
or by visiting
www.northwell.ethicspoint.com
online.
In 2025, Northwell's Compliance HelpLine and department collectively handled approximately 5,655 inquiries.
We encourage employees, medical staff, vendors, patients, and business partners to report to the Office of Corporate Compliance or the Compliance HelpLine any actual or suspected violations of Northwell Health’s policies and procedures and/or federal or state law. Calls received by the Compliance HelpLine are most often inquiries, but can sometimes be reports of potential misconduct. Our investigatory process includes many methods to determine whether any misconduct occurred.
Compliance takes all calls seriously. Inquiries are reviewed by the Office of Corporate Compliance and may also be reviewed by other applicable departments such as Human Resources, Internal Audit, and the Office of Legal Affairs.
Compliance matters
If you would like to discuss any potential compliance concerns, contact the Office of Corporate Compliance at
(516) 465-8097
or visit 1111 Marcus Avenue, Suite 107, in Lake Success. You can also visit the
Compliance HelpLine
or call
(800) 894-3226
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
All reports received by the Office of Corporate Compliance and the HelpLine are appropriately investigated and can be made anonymously.
Compliance helpline cases
Infogram
(888) 321-DOCS
Our representatives are available to schedule your appointment Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
For a Northwell ambulance, call
(833) 259-2367.
Quick links
Pay a bill
FollowMyHealth
For professionals
For physicians
Price transparency
Connect
Contact us
Ways to give
Volunteer
The Well by Northwell
Northwell Alumni Network
About
FAQ
Jobs
Newsroom
Northwell Health Physician Partners
Policies
Corporate compliance
Notice of non-discrimination & accessibility
Privacy policies & disclaimers
Employees
We are Northwell Health—and together, we're raising the standard of health care.
For employees
© Copyright 2026 Northwell Health. As an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Visit Northwell Health on facebook
Visit Northwell Health on x-twitter
Visit Northwell Health on instagram
Visit Northwell Health on linkedin
Visit Northwell Health on youtube
Policies
Corporate compliance
Notice of non-discrimination & accessibility
Privacy policies & disclaimers