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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.

Montana Could Recognize Physical Therapists as Treating Physicians

Passing both chambers nearly unanimously, Senate Bill 109 currently sits with the governor.
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April 7, 2025

Psilocybin Bills Enacted in Colorado and North Dakota

Colorado’s bill allows for prescription of psilocybin upon an FDA-approved product, while North Dakota lists psilocybin as a Schedule IV drug.
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April 7, 2025

Child Labor bills in Florida, Maine, and West Virginia

These bills would expand working hours 14–17-year-olds, potentially impacting the workforce.
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March 31, 2025

California Pushes for Transparency in Workers’ Comp Contracts

Key provisions address billing disputes over contractual discounts.
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March 31, 2025

Louisiana Proposes Updates to Workers’ Comp Rates

The medical fee schedule would align reimbursement rates with those of similar neighboring states.
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March 31, 2025

Maryland Takes No Action on Drug Pricing Reform

A hearing from the Committee on Economic Matters saw back and forth discussion but yielded no progress.
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March 31, 2025

Nevada Considers Update to Requirements for Provider Panels

The third such bill proposing updates, Assembly Bill 469 would divide the state into three geographic regions for the purpose of creating lists of physicians.
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March 31, 2025

West Virginia May Allow Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to Diagnose PTSD

Mental health nurse practitioners must hold a master’s degree and a terminal license within their profession.
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March 31, 2025

California’s Proposed MPN Rules Concern Stakeholder

Stakeholders voiced concern around language surrounding interpreters, contracting requirements, and telehealth.
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March 24, 2025
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 Further resources you may be interested in

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

Growing Shifts in Child Labor Laws

Many states passed or proposed changes in 2023, with two states so far working on bills for 2024.
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White House Pardons Simple Possession Charges for Marijuana

A recent proclamation applies to simple federal possession charges on or before December 22, 2023.
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PTSD Presumptions Could See More Action in 2024

As legislative sessions open, several states have continued to introduce PTSD bills.
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This Year’s Top Insights in Workers’ Compensation Medical Management

As we enter 2024, let’s look at the top insights for workers’ comp managed care programs in 2023.
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White House Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

The order seeks increased transparency from AI companies regarding model operations, safety and privacy standards, and consumer/worker protections.
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California Bans Pre-Employment Marijuana Screening

Similar to a Washington law passed earlier this year, employees are not permitted to possess, to be impaired by, or to use cannabis on the job.
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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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