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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 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.
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West Virginia PBM Bill Bans Spread Pricing

A new West Virginia PBM bill, effective immediately, prohibits spread pricing and requires PBM fees to be transparent and independent of drug cost.
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April 6, 2026

Wisconsin Agreed Bill Expands PTSD Eligibility

On March 31, Wisconsin passed a bill expanding PTSD‑only workers’ compensation claim eligibility for certain first responders and adopting a broader package of agreed‑upon reforms.
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April 6, 2026

WCRI Study Finds Provider Networks Improve Claim Outcomes

A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute found that injured workers treated in medical provider networks have lower medical and total claim costs, faster access to care, and improved disability outcomes.
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April 6, 2026

NCCI Highlights 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Trends

NCCI’s 2026 Emerging Legislative and Regulatory Issues report identifies heat exposure, workplace violence, and broader workers’ compensation system changes as key areas impacting workers’ compensation programs.
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April 6, 2026

Louisiana Bill Would Modify Key Parts of State’s Workers’ Compensation System

On March 31, Louisiana introduced a bill that would change how Medical Maximum Improvement (MMI) is defined and how wage-loss benefits are paid.
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April 6, 2026

Oklahoma Bills Would Create Conflicts for Workers’ Compensation Pharmacy

Two Oklahoma bills heading for House consideration would establish a NADAC based reimbursement floor, minimum dispensing fees, and a shortened 30 day payment timeframe.
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March 30, 2026

DME Vendors Are Not “Providers” Under Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Law

A Pennsylvania appellate court ruled that a distributor of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) does not qualify as a “healthcare provider” under the Workers’ Compensation Act and therefore cannot use the state’s medical fee review process to dispute reimbursement.
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March 30, 2026

New York Proposes Regulations Expanding Pay Without Prejudice Rules for Medical Payments

The New York Workers’ Compensation Board has proposed rules allowing carriers to temporarily pay for medical treatment while compensability is under review, without admitting liability.
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March 30, 2026

Colorado Will Host Fee Schedule Listening Session

The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC) will host a listening session on April 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. MT to gather feedback from employers, insurers, providers, and other workers’ compensation stakeholders on Rule 18 (Medical Fee Schedule).
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March 30, 2026
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

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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Then and Now: 8 Reflections from 15 Years of RxInformer

The editorial staff looked back at past issues to understand what has changed – and what hasn’t
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