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Advocacy & Compliance

Healthesystems’ Advocacy & Compliance experts are essential in the management of pharmacy and ancillary benefits for our clients. By tracking and influencing regulatory activity, our team stays  ahead of evolving trends and identifies opportunities to advocate on behalf of our clients, their injured workers, and the broader industry.

The Advocacy & 
Compliance Team

Monitors and reports on proposed and pending regulatory changes that impact workers' comp, helping shape effective program strategies

Advocates for fair and balanced public policy through proactive engagement with regulators, customers, and other stakeholders throughout the rulemaking lifecycle

Supports operational compliance by providing guidance to internal stakeholders and external partners during the implementation of new regulatory changes

Regulatory Tracking

To track relevant regulatory trends across the nation, access our interactive map.
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Regulatory Recap

A weekly e-newsletter informed by our Advocacy & Compliance team to help keep our clients and industry contacts in the know on the latest legislation and policy updates impacting workers' comp. Explore our complete article repository below.

Child Labor bills in Florida, Maine, and West Virginia

These bills would expand working hours 14–17-year-olds, potentially impacting the workforce.
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March 31, 2025

California Pushes for Transparency in Workers’ Comp Contracts

Key provisions address billing disputes over contractual discounts.
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March 31, 2025

Louisiana Proposes Updates to Workers’ Comp Rates

The medical fee schedule would align reimbursement rates with those of similar neighboring states.
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March 31, 2025

Maryland Takes No Action on Drug Pricing Reform

A hearing from the Committee on Economic Matters saw back and forth discussion but yielded no progress.
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March 31, 2025

Nevada Considers Update to Requirements for Provider Panels

The third such bill proposing updates, Assembly Bill 469 would divide the state into three geographic regions for the purpose of creating lists of physicians.
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March 31, 2025

West Virginia May Allow Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to Diagnose PTSD

Mental health nurse practitioners must hold a master’s degree and a terminal license within their profession.
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March 31, 2025

California’s Proposed MPN Rules Concern Stakeholder

Stakeholders voiced concern around language surrounding interpreters, contracting requirements, and telehealth.
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March 24, 2025

California Considers Adopting ACOEM Recommendations Against Medical Marijuana

The ACOEM cannabis guideline from late January 2025 recommend against medical marijuana for the treatment of pain.
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March 24, 2025

Colorado Considers Removing Qualified Spanish Interpreters from Fee Schedule

The change was proposed due to the increased availability of Certified Spanish interpreters.
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March 24, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

Additional articles and updates from Healthesystems related to policy shaping workers’ comp.

PTSD Presumptions Continue to See Activity

New York backpedaled on a PTSD presumption for all workers, while California considers a PTSD presumption for healthcare workers.
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Psilocybin and Ketamine Therapy Bills Introduced Across the Country

So far, seven psilocybin therapy bills have been introduced in 2025, with three ketamine therapy bills.
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Digital Therapeutics: The Promise of Better Health Outcomes for Injured Workers

Digital therapeutics products aim to improve patient health outcomes. What are their applications in workers’ comp?
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A Hot Topic: The Latest News on Workers and Extreme Heat

Extreme heat continues to be a serious risk for workers. What are the latest heat-related developments in workers’ comp?
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2025 Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey Report

The seventh annual survey report highlights the top challenges and priorities for 515 industry stakeholders.
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Flurry of States Eye Updates for Cancer and PTSD Presumptions

Various states are proposing modifications to existing presumptions to expand coverage for first responders.
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 Interactive Map

To interact with this map, use the drop-downs to select a topic and type, then click the Display button. You can then roll over and click on individual states for more detailed information. This map represents legislation proposed during the most recent legislative cycle, typically spanning two years in most states. All current regulations are displayed up to present.
The content above is representative of topics Healthesystems proactively monitors and reports on. While not all topics are directly applicable to workers' compensation claims, some may have potential to impact workers' compensation in the future.
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