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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.

Virginia Considers Making Repetitive Trauma an Occupational Illness

The bill would apply when repetitive and sustained physical stress have occurred over a period of time.
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January 20, 2025

Connecticut Could Expand List of Qualifying Incidents for PTSD Presumption

Senate Bill 228 would allow for PTSD coverage in first responders outside of incidents involving death, loss of a body part, or loss of body function.
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January 13, 2025

Florida Panel to Issue Policy Recommendation for Fee Schedule

The three-member panel will recommend to legislators that the DWC be allowed to update fee schedules without legislative approval.
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January 13, 2025

Maine Considers Permanent Extension to PTSD Legislation for First Responders

House Bill 82 would indefinitely extend presumptions that are set to expire October 1st.
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January 13, 2025

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
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

More Recreational Marijuana Legalization, More Positive Workplace Drug Tests

Connecticut legalizes recreational use, and NCCI expects even more states to follow suit.
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Interstate Variation and Trends in Workers’ Comp Drug Payments

A new flash report from the WCRI highlights trends in drug utilization.
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Mental Health Injuries Gain Momentum in Workers’ Comp

Corrections officers in Nebraska benefit from a new law; will healthcare workers in Connecticut join them?
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FDA Approves Kloxxado for Opioid Overdose

A new 8 mg naloxone nasal spray will soon be available, which is the largest naloxone dose approved by the FDA to date.
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FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization for Bamlanivimab for COVID-19

Due to mutating viral strains, the potential benefits of this COVID-19 drug no longer outweigh the risks.
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Department of Labor Hints at Changes to Worker Classification

While many states are making decisions regarding gig workers, federal action could soon change things.
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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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