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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.

Alabama Proposes Workers’ Comp Coverage for Teachers

Currently, public school teachers injured on the job must pay for care out-of-pocket and must request reimbursement.
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February 24, 2025

Kentucky Considers New Billing and Payment Deadlines

Timelines for bill submission and payment would begin only after a claim is accepted as compensable.
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February 24, 2025

New York Restricts Mental Health Presumption to First Responders

Legislation passed in 2024 that granted the presumption to all workers has been rolled back.
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February 24, 2025

New York Considers Lyme Disease Presumption

If enacted, the bill would apply to outdoor workers and those who work with animals.
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February 24, 2025

NCCI Publishes Drill Down Industry Reports

An initial look into the construction industry will be followed in the future with manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and more.
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February 24, 2025

California Proposes Updates to Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule

The updates would incorporate evidence-based revisions to Chronic Pain Guidelines and Cannabis Guidelines from ACOEM.
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February 17, 2025

Illinois Introduces Psilocybin Therapy Bill

Along with the supervised therapeutic use, the bill would implement a sales tax, public education, and much more.
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February 17, 2025

Kentucky Proposes PTSD Presumption

If passed, the presumption would apply to police officers, fire fighters, EMTs, and “frontline staff” which includes other occupations.
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February 17, 2025

Maryland Bills Could Expand Social Worker’s Authority

One bill would allow them to determine mental impairment, while another would let licensed clinical social workers to provide rehabilitation service.
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February 17, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

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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A Hot Topic: The Latest News on Workers and Extreme Heat

Recent data insights, state proposals, and updates on federal rulemaking procedures.
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FDA Issues Draft Guidance for the Use of AI in the Creation of Drugs and Medical Devices

The guidelines provide recommendations on using AI to demonstrate drug safety and effectiveness, and recommendations for AI-enabled medical devices.
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California Updates Pharmacy Fee Schedule

Among many changes, the state is replacing AWP with a new pricing model.
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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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