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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.

New York Bill Seeks to Limit Recently Enacted Mental Injury Presumption

A bill passed in December 2024 created a mental injury presumption for all workers, but now regulators seek to limit that law with a new bill.
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January 13, 2025

New York Introduces Psilocybin Therapy Bill

Senate Bill 495 seeks to legalize medical psilocybin under strict conditions with state-regulated training, research, reporting, and more.
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January 13, 2025

Virginia Proposes Longer and Expanded Benefits for PTSD Among First Responders

Three separate bills were introduced, two which increase maximum duration of benefits, while one would expand benefits to dispatchers.
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January 13, 2025

WCRI Publishes New Report on Heat-Related Illnesses

Approximately 210 out of every 100,000 claims were for heat-related illness, but the rate increases for inexperienced workers and outdoor workers.
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January 13, 2025

Florida Rule Update Impacts Convenience Kits and Out-of-State Providers

Effective January 1, 2025, these rules are part of the DWC’s adoption of the 2024 Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual.
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January 7, 2025

Florida Considers Adding Leukemia to Firefighter Cancer Presumption

House Bill 87 would make acute myeloid leukemia the 22nd cancer covered in the firefighter presumption.
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January 7, 2025

Oklahoma Considers Excluding Interns from Workers’ Comp

The bill excludes persons engaging in temporary work arrangements that allows them to observe a work environment and gain experience without expectation of financial compensation.
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January 7, 2025

Texas Proposes AI Bill for Businesses and State Agencies

The bill would create new regulations and establish an Advisory Committee to oversee compliance, authorizing penalties of fines or license revocation.
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January 7, 2025

Washington State Launches On-Demand Interpretation Service

WordBrige went live on January 2nd, while the CTS Lanugage Link will remain active through February.
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January 7, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

State of the States

Sandy Shtab, Healthesystems AVP of Advocacy and Compliance, comments on regulatory activity across the country.
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Side Effects: COVID-19-Related Healthcare and Pharmacy Trends Impacting Workers' Comp

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the American healthcare system, causing disruptions and driving rapid adaptations to care delivery.
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White House Issues Vaccine Mandate

All federal employees are impacted, as are companies with 100 or more employees.
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Stepping Up to Take on Pandemic Ripple Effects

A message from the Chief Executive Officer
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Classification Complications: Will Gig Workers Enter the Workers’ Comp Market?

Legislation could reclassify gig workers as employees, which could entitle them to benefits
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The Long Haul: Chronic Health Complications of COVID-19

Those previously infected by coronavirus may face long-term health complications, potentially complicating workers' comp claims
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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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