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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 Introduces PTSD Presumption Bill for First Responders

The bill applies to firefighters, law enforcement officers, certain prison workers, and others.
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March 3, 2025

Montana Bill Would Deny Workers’ Comp Benefits for Undocumented Workers

The bill would also allow insurers to close claims when the claimant leaves the United States – regardless of citizenship status.
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March 3, 2025

New York Budget Bill Could Expand Access to Providers

Among many proposed changes, the bill would automatically allow licensed physicians, chiropractors, psychologists, and others to treat injured workers.
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March 3, 2025

WCRI Reports on the Pandemic’s Effect on Medical Utilization

Injury frequency increased for younger and less-tenured workers, who also saw higher use of emergency departments.
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March 3, 2025

Oklahoma Bill Could Impact Pharmacy Benefits

Among other changes, the bill would ban effective rate contracts, making it difficult to forecast drug costs.
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March 3, 2025

Alabama Proposes Workers’ Comp Coverage for Teachers

Currently, public school teachers injured on the job must pay for care out-of-pocket and must request reimbursement.
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February 24, 2025

Kentucky Considers New Billing and Payment Deadlines

Timelines for bill submission and payment would begin only after a claim is accepted as compensable.
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February 24, 2025

New York Restricts Mental Health Presumption to First Responders

Legislation passed in 2024 that granted the presumption to all workers has been rolled back.
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February 24, 2025

New York Considers Lyme Disease Presumption

If enacted, the bill would apply to outdoor workers and those who work with animals.
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February 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.

NCCI Publishes Research Brief on Firefighter Presumptions

Beyond PTSD, cancers, heart conditions, and communicable diseases are seeing legislative activity.
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State of the States

A roundup of regulatory activity around the country
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PTSD Legislation to Make Waves in 2023

Several states have submitted bills to expand presumptions for first responders.
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2023 Workers’ Comp Industry Insight Survey Report

Over 500 stakeholders share their thoughts on industry challenges, priorities, and technologies.
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Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation Publishes Biennial Report to Legislature

This report contains a high level report on the status of the Texas workers’ comp system.
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CDC Publishes Updated Opioid Guidelines

An update to the 2016 guidelines has been issued, promoting greater flexibility for individualized patient-centered care.
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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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