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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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California Considers Rule Change for Greater E-Filing in Workers’ Comp

Proposed updates also allow for electronic filing and service of all WCAB case related documents in EAMS rather than requiring service by mail.
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November 10, 2025

Michigan Considers Infectious Disease Presumption for Essential Workers

The bill would apply to those required to work during a state of emergency to protect life or maintain critical operations.
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November 10, 2025

Michigan Introduces Bill to Strengthen Injured Worker Protections

The bill impacts required medical services, provider choice, preauthorization requests, and more.
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November 10, 2025

NCCI Reports on Remote Work and Workers’ Comp Frequency

According to the NCCI, remote work makes up 20–30% of the U.S. workforce, up from 4–7% pre-pandemic.
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November 3, 2025

Texas Releases 2026 Performance Based Oversight Assessment Plan

The assessment will be based on five key metrics of medical data reported to the DWC from January 1st to June 30th of 2026.
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November 3, 2025

South Dakota Reports on Fee Schedule and Medical Trends

2025 relative values for physicians will be incorporated, while NCCI medical data was reviewed to compare state trends to national trends.
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November 3, 2025

Nevada Clarifies Provider Choice Requirements for First Responders

Since October 1st, first responders have been able to select their own physician for heart and lung claims under certain conditions.
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November 3, 2025

Maryland Urges Accommodations for Policyholders Affected by Government Shutdown

Proposed accommodations include deferring premium payments, extending grace periods, and waiving late fees and penalties.
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October 27, 2025

California: New Standards for Third Party Settlements

Effective January 1, 2026, this new law applies to injured peace officers and firefighters.
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October 27, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

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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NCCI Publishes Research Brief on Firefighter Presumptions

Beyond PTSD, cancers, heart conditions, and communicable diseases are seeing legislative activity.
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