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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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Cannabis Drug Beats Opioid in Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Low Back Pain

A lack of clinical research has been a barrier for the greater utilization of medical marijuana, but one cannabis-derived drug shows promise.
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October 13, 2025

Oregon and Washington Issue Guidance for Sign Language Interpreter Services

Considering recent and upcoming changes to the procurement of these services, both states have published bulletins to clarify procedures.
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October 13, 2025

California Expands Cancer, PTSD, and Cardiovascular Presumptions

Two recently enacted bills expand pre-existing presumptions to additional workers.
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October 13, 2025

Wisconsin Proposes Increased Penalties for Worker Misclassification

If passed, the bill would increase fees, and in some cases remove fee limits, for employers that continue to misclassify workers to avoid providing benefits.
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October 6, 2025

WCRI Report: California’s Heat Safety Standards Reduced Workplace Injuries

Work-related injuries on hot days decreased 15-17% for construction workers, 24-27% in agricultural workers, and 19-25% for transportation workers.
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October 6, 2025

Oregon Considers Stakeholder Feedback for Improving Access to Care

Stakeholders discussed inefficiencies in claim procedures, and regulators will continue to review feedback prior to finalizing recommendations.
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October 6, 2025

Ohio Resubmits Outpatient Medication Rules: Comments Accepted Until October 9th

BWC resubmits outpatient medication rules with unchanged compound provisions, sets February 2026 start date, and reopens public comments.
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October 6, 2025

Arizona Study Prompts Stakeholder Feedback for High-Cost Prescription Topicals

A small group of prescribers and out-of-network pharmacies are driving utilization of costly drugs with affordable alternatives.
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October 6, 2025

New Jersey Receives $19.4 Million Payment from Lyft for Worker Misclassification

Over 100,000 drivers were misclassified as independent contractors, depriving those workers of various benefits – including workers’ comp.
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September 29, 2025
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Additional articles and updates from Healthesystems related to policy shaping workers’ comp.

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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Marijuana Reimbursement Initiatives See Signs of Life

Three states have introduced bills or seen court cases overturned in relation to this policy.
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Fifth Annual Industry Insights Survey Reveals Evolving Needs in Workers’ Comp

Explore the top five major findings from this year’s Workers’ Comp Industry Insights Survey.
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