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.

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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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Advocacy Opportunity Cost Containment

Alaska Proposes Significant Pharmacy Reimbursement Changes

Impacted drugs include physician-dispensed and repackaged drugs, topicals, compounds, and OTC medications.

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August 17, 2026

Mental Health Psychedelics

VA Launches Psilocybin Trial for Veterans with Treatment-Resistant Depression

In addition to this trial, VA is involved in 20 active clinical trials focused on psychedelic therapies for mental health conditions.

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August 17, 2026

Claims Procedures

Illinois Enacts New UR and IME Requirements

Employers, payers, and utilization review organizations must comply with these new requirements.

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August 17, 2026

Worker Safety

Massachusetts Introduces Extreme Temperature Protection Bill

The bill contains measures for temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

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August 17, 2026

Marijuana

Colorado Study Evaluates Cannabis Reimbursement in Workers’ Comp

Among many aspects, the program involved a specialized medical cannabis physician who managed dosing, titration, and cannabinoid ratios.

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August 10, 2026

Cost Containment

CMS Proposes 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Updates

Proposed changes would impact reimbursement for telehealth, evaluation and management, and more.

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August 10, 2026

Cost Containment Treatment Guidelines

Arizona Proposes $300 Topical Prescription Cap

The cap is for a 30-day supply. If actual acquisition cost exceeds $300, reimbursement would be limited to 120% of documented AAC.

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August 10, 2026

Claim Data

California Publishes Study on Cumulative Trauma Claims

CT claims nearly doubled from 9.1% of claims to 16.5% from 2018-2025, with these claims increasing across all regions, demographics, and tenures.

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August 10, 2026

Advocacy Opportunity Cost Containment Treatment Guidelines

Colorado Gathers Stakeholder Feedback for Rulemaking Updates

Impacted items would include pharmacy and topical reimbursement, home health, prior authorization, and more.

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August 10, 2026

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