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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.

Florida Publishes Annual Workers’ Comp Report

While pharmacy payments are dropping, physician dispensing remains high.
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March 10, 2025

Iowa Could Allow Primary Care Providers to Treat Workplace Injuries

Employers would be required to inform workers of their right to designate their primary care provider as the physician for their workplace injury.
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March 10, 2025

New York Continues Efforts to Expand Access to Providers

Governor Hochul reiterates proposals made in her budget bill, with additional efforts to align fee schedules with Medicare automatic updates.
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March 10, 2025

California Considers PTSD and COVID Presumptions for Hospital Workers

The bill would apply to hospital workers who provide direct patient care in an acute care hospital.
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March 3, 2025

Florida Proposes Employer-Run Comp Alternative

Employers must demonstrate financial ability to provide benefits, create written plans that provide no-fault benefits and adhere to certain criteria.
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March 3, 2025

Maryland Pharmacy Fee Schedule Bill Inches Forward

Introduced in January, the bill was discussed in a February 25th hearing, with supporters and opponents voicing concerns.
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March 3, 2025

Montana Introduces PTSD Presumption Bill for First Responders

The bill applies to firefighters, law enforcement officers, certain prison workers, and others.
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March 3, 2025

Montana Bill Would Deny Workers’ Comp Benefits for Undocumented Workers

The bill would also allow insurers to close claims when the claimant leaves the United States – regardless of citizenship status.
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March 3, 2025

New York Budget Bill Could Expand Access to Providers

Among many proposed changes, the bill would automatically allow licensed physicians, chiropractors, psychologists, and others to treat injured workers.
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March 3, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

Triple Threat: Healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Workers’ Comp

Identifying and combating a multifaceted problem, including proven and developing strategies.
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WCRI Publishes 24th Edition of CompScope Benchmarks

A total of 14 different reports examine workers’ comp system performance across 17 states from 2017-2022.
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DEA to Reschedule Marijuana

While bureaucratic wheels may take time, marijuana will become a Schedule III drug soon.
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Triple Threat: Healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Workers' Comp

A current look at fraud, waste and abuse in workers’ comp pharmacy and medical services with strategies for management, including next-generation strategies involving AI.
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Child Labor Laws Are Changing: How Could This Impact Workers’ Comp?

An increase in the teen workforce could impact workplace injury and claims management
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Extreme Weather: How Climate Change Impacts Workers and Workers’ Compensation

While everyone is affected by climate change, it’s often those on the front lines who feel it the most – those who work outdoors, in hot indoor environments, or in emergency response.
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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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