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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.

Colorado Stakeholders Debate Over Physician Oversight

In a DWC meeting, stakeholders spoke regarding the timeline of when a physician evaluates a patient, versus other types of providers.
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May 5, 2025

Ohio Introduces New Outpatient Rules for Medication Reimbursement

After previous drafts of new rules were withdrawn last year, a revised set of rules have been introduced, based on stakeholder feedback.
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May 5, 2025

Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council Meeting Recap

Topics discussed include proposals for a fee schedule by 2027, employer direction of care, and allowing more providers to provide disability opinions.
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May 5, 2025

WCRI Reports On the Impact Of Marijuana Laws On Workers’ Comp Benefits

While recreational marijuana laws may be tied to increases in claim frequency, medical payments and prescriptions decreased, including those for opioids.
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May 5, 2025

California DWC Launches Test Pilot for New Pharmacy Fee Calculator

The pilot test will run from April 24 to May 8, 2025, allowing stakeholders to provide feedback to the DWC.
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April 28, 2025

Louisiana Fee Schedule Bill Amended with Hopes of Compromise

In addition to bill amendments, the bill has been deferred for one week to allow for additional review and stakeholder input.
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April 28, 2025

Nevada Heat Safety Rules to Take Effect April 29th

Employers with over 10 employees working outdoors, or indoors without climate control, must adhere to the new rules.
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April 28, 2025

Nevada Provider Panel Bill Fails

Assembly Bill 469 missed a committee deadline, removing it from consideration this legislative session.
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April 28, 2025

WCRI Publishes Annual Report

The report summarizes 2024 activities, including over 40 studies that address topics such as psychosocial factors, attorney involvement, and more.
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April 28, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

Minnesota Invites the Public to Complete a PTSD Survey

As part of a legislative-mandated study on work-related PTSD, the survey could influence regulator objectives for 2025.
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Could Psychedelic Injections Help with Mental Illness While Avoiding Hallucinogenic Effects?

A recent study involving the compound DOI showed promising results in mice.
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New York Allows Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistants to Treat Injured Workers

These assistants must be under the supervision of a board-authorized provider.
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Thought Leadership from Healthesystems

A new issue of RxInformer magazine, plus Leaders Speak posts in WorkCompWire, featuring Sandy Shtab and Silvia Sacalis.
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Sleep Woes: Fatigue in the Workplace

Sleep deprivation and fatigue have far-reaching consequences in the workplace, from poor productivity to injury or death.
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Expert Q&A: Cybersecurity Tactics in Workers’ Compensation

RxInformer editors sat down with Healthesystems’ AVP of Information Security and resident cybersecurity expert, Tony Brown, to discuss how cyber threats affect workers’ comp organizations.
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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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