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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.

Oregon to Hold Rulemaking Advisory Committee Meeting

A November 5th meeting will review fee schedule revisions and certain reimbursement rules.
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September 16, 2024

New York Enacts Retail Worker Safety Law

Retailers with 500 or more employees must provide access to silent alarms by 2027.
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September 16, 2024

Texas Carrier Meeting Updates

Healthesystems attended the meeting to capture key system updates.
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September 16, 2024

NCCI Reports on Legislative & Regulatory Trends

NCCI tracked 911 state and federal bills, with big focus on first responders, psychedelics, and marijuana.
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September 16, 2024

OSHA Launches Severe Injury Report Dashboard

The public dashboard includes information on all severe injuries reported by employers covered under federal OSHA since 2015.
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September 16, 2024

Ohio Issues Draft Rules for Outpatient Drug Payments

The AWP discount could go from a fixed 15% to a variable rate set by the BWC, with an annual review.
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September 9, 2024

Florida Proposes Prior Auth Requirements for Packs and Kits

Requiring prior authorization would likely reduce utilization, and by extension reduce spend.
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September 9, 2024

Connecticut Publishes Occupational Disease Report

Among 8,418 cases of occupational disease in 2022, musculoskeletal disorders were the most common, followed by infectious disease.
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September 9, 2024

California UR Doctors May Require Board Licensing

Senate Bill 636 awaits the Governor's signature.
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September 9, 2024

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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

The Real Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Workers’ Comp

Potential applications, benefits, pitfalls, questions, and the matter of regulation
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Wacky Weather: How Climate Change Is Impacting Workers’ Comp

Weather-related disasters are on the rise. How do weather and climate change affect workers and workers’ comp?
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Missouri Enacts PTSD Presumption for First Responders

The national trend continues, in this case with qualifying events and the inclusion of 911 dispatchers.
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FDA Publishes Guidance on Clinical Trials for Psychedelic Drugs

These guidelines advise researchers on study design and other considerations as they develop medications that contain psychedelics.
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Connecticut Passes PTSD Presumption for All Employees

Employees who experience a qualifying traumatic event on the job can receive PTSD coverage via workers’ comp.
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Washington State Bans Pre-Employment Cannabis Screening

As other states come closer to recreational legalization, Washington State pushes the needle further.
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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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