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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.

CPWR Publishes Report on Heat Injuries and Illness Among Construction Workers

While construction workers make up only 7% of the workforce, they account for more than one-third of occupational heat-related deaths in the U.S.
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September 1, 2025

NCCI Publishes New Research Brief on Medical Fee Schedules

The report reviews how changes to CMS reimbursement rules may impact medical costs in workers’ comp.
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September 1, 2025

Oregon’s MLAC Discusses Access to Care

Two recent committee meetings addressed access to care, exclusive remedy, and more.
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August 25, 2025

FDA Orders Opioid Manufacturers to Update Prescribing Information for Long-Term Use

Labeling changes must address safety considerations including the limited use of extended-release formulations, safe discontinuation, and more.
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August 25, 2025

Wisedocs Publishes Survey Report on AI In Claims

Over 65 claims professionals were surveyed on their thoughts surrounding AI in the insurance industry.
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August 25, 2025

Alaska Finalizes 2026 Fee Schedule Recommendations

Recommended changes will be reviewed by the WCB and MSRC on August 22nd, with final adoption expected in October, and taking effect in 2026.
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August 18, 2025

Colorado Meeting Reviews Workers’ Comp Reform Requirements

The DoWC discussed requirements from the recently enacted House Bill 1300, which mandates vast workers’ comp reforms.
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August 18, 2025

Michigan Proposes Cancer Presumption for Medical Examiners

The presumption would cover a wide variety of cancers for medical examiners with 60 months of active duty, or exposure to certain hazardous incidents.
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August 18, 2025

Oklahoma Solicits Public Feedback on Medical Fee Schedule

Public comments will be accepted on the current fee schedule until September 7th.
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August 18, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

Then and Now: 8 Reflections from 15 Years of RxInformer

In celebration of the 15 year anniversary of RxInformer, the editorial staff looked back at past issues to understand what has changed – and what hasn’t.
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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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State of the Nation with Sandy Shtab

Healthesystems VP of State & Industry Affairs comments on recent federal activity that creates potential impacts for workers’ comp.
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Q&A with RxInformer Magazine Founder Jill Knight

Learn about the impetus for and history of our own RxInformer magazine from founder Jill Knight, VP of Marketing and Customer Experience.
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By the Numbers: 15 RxInformer Stats for 15 Years

Now that RxInformer is officially 15, we looked back at past issues to gather interesting stats about the magazine and how it’s produced.
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Burden of Proof: Unpacking Presumptions in Workers’ Comp

New presumptions in workers’ comp are making it easier for workers to qualify for benefits related to mental injury, including PTSD, as well as certain cancers and other conditions.
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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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