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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.

Nevada Offers Training Webinar for ODG Formulary

The webinar will take place on November 5th at 11:00 AM PST.
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September 15, 2025

Pennsylvania Proposes Workplace Heat Protection Bill

The bill would require mandatory training on heat-related risks, emergency response planning, paid rest breaks and access to shade, and more.
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September 15, 2025

NCCI Publishes Labor Market Insight Report

Job growth slowed to 22,000 in August, with declines in construction and manufacturing.
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September 15, 2025

Ohio BWC to Refile Outpatient Medication Rules

The BWC withdrew its proposed outpatient medication reimbursement rules for self-insured employer claims due to a technical error.
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September 8, 2025

CMS Publishes 2025 Q4 NCCI Edit Updates

The changes are effective October 1, replacing the 2025 Q3 versions.
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September 8, 2025

Study Finds Long COVID Linked to Productivity Loss

Participants who reported ongoing long COVID symptoms were more than three times more likely to report work productivity loss than those without persistent symptoms.
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September 8, 2025

Tennessee Medical Payments Committee Meeting Highlights

Discussions centered around the proposed medical fee schedule, particularly the Medicare negotiated pricing for pharmaceuticals.
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September 1, 2025

California Proposes Updates to Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule

Public comments can be made on the proposed changes until September 26th, at which point a hearing will be held.
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September 1, 2025

New Jersey Now Requires Counseling for First Responders After Traumatic Incidents

Effective immediately, workers’ comp programs are required to pay for up to 12 hours of counseling following critical incidents.
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September 1, 2025

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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

WCRI Publishes New Report on Medical Fee Schedule Design

The study compares workers’ comp fee schedules for professional services to Medicare rates within 44 states, accounting for 41% of medical costs.
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Healthesystems at WCI 2025

Visit Healthe at Booth #921 to learn about our solutions and how we reduce burdens for claims professionals.
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Expert Q&A with Sandy Shtab: The Emerging Role of AI in Workers’ Comp Healthcare – and the Regulations Surrounding It

AI is increasingly being used in healthcare delivery. What are its applications in workers’ comp? What are the benefits and risks?
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WCRI Publishes Medical Price Index

The study compares prices for medical services across 36 states from 2008 to 2024, representing 88% of workers’ comp benefits in the U.S.
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Highlights from the NCCI Annual Insights Symposium 2025

In-depth reports cover topics ranging from an overview of the workers’ comp system to opioids, industry-specific trends, and more.
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Congressional Budget Bill Could Place 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations

If passed, the bill would prevent the enforcement of laws on AI models and automated decision systems.
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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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