Find a Pharmacy
Vertice Login
Menu
close
Info banner
A significant part of the Healthesystems vision is to create a more integrated experience for our customers

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 Recap

A weekly e-newsletter informed by the Advocacy & Compliance team to help keep our clients and industry contacts in the know on the latest legislation and policy updates impacting workers’ comp.
Subscribe

WCRI Publishes Interstate Variation and Trends Report on Drug Payments

Dermatological agents remained a significant cost driver, in part due to physician dispensing and delivery pharmacies, which accounted for a significant number of high-cost transactions.
Read More →
May 25, 2026

Montana Proposes Updates to Formulary and Fee Schedule, Requesting Stakeholder Feedback

A remote hearing will be held on May 28th, with comments accepted through June 5th. If enacted, changes will take effect July 1st.
Read More →
May 18, 2026

Oklahoma Enacts Law for Ibogaine Clinical Trials

Effective November 1st, the Department of Health can enter into contracts with drug developers to conduct ibogaine clinical trials.
Read More →
May 18, 2026

Connecticut Could Soon Expand Psychedelic Pilot Program

Previously limited to veterans and other specific populations, the bill could apply to any adult that meets clinical eligibility criteria.
Read More →
May 18, 2026

Louisiana Considers Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Program

Psilocybin and ibogaine clinical trials would target opioid use disorder and treatment-resistant mental health conditions.
Read More →
May 18, 2026

Minnesota Considers Psychedelics Therapy Program

A three-year pilot program would allow for 1,000 patients annually to receive treatment for PTSD, depression, chronic pain, and more.
Read More →
May 18, 2026

NCCI Publishes 2026 State of the Line Report

While claim frequency is declining, severity is increasing, with injured workers receiving more care or more complex treatment.
Read More →
May 18, 2026

Washington Increases Penalties for Violations of Workers’ Comp Laws

Effective July 1st, certain violations of workers’ comp law will see a 12.11% increase in penalties.
Read More →
May 18, 2026

Department of Labor Expands Pharmacy Models Across Programs

This development signals a shift toward a standardized OWCP pharmacy model that could impact Longshore and Black Lung claimants.
Read More →
May 11, 2026
1 … 8 9 10 11 12 … 62

Subscribe to Regulatory Recap

Get weekly legislation & policy updates straight to your inbox.
regulatory recap newsletter image
hello world!

 Further resources you may be interested in

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

WCRI Publishes New Report on Medical Fee Schedule Design

The study compares workers’ comp fee schedules for professional services to Medicare rates within 44 states, accounting for 41% of medical costs.
Read More

Healthesystems at WCI 2025

Visit Healthe at Booth #921 to learn about our solutions and how we reduce burdens for claims professionals.
Read More

Expert Q&A with Sandy Shtab: The Emerging Role of AI in Workers’ Comp Healthcare – and the Regulations Surrounding It

AI is increasingly being used in healthcare delivery. What are its applications in workers’ comp? What are the benefits and risks?
Read More

WCRI Publishes Medical Price Index

The study compares prices for medical services across 36 states from 2008 to 2024, representing 88% of workers’ comp benefits in the U.S.
Read More

Highlights from the NCCI Annual Insights Symposium 2025

In-depth reports cover topics ranging from an overview of the workers’ comp system to opioids, industry-specific trends, and more.
Read More

Congressional Budget Bill Could Place 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations

If passed, the bill would prevent the enforcement of laws on AI models and automated decision systems.
Read More
1 … 8 9 10 11 12 … 53
Back to Top
lockmap-markermagnifiercrossmenuarrow-rightcross-circle